About Us

 
Sanctuary

Our sanctuary can seat over 500 worshipers and musicians and is fully handicapped accessible. Enjoy the stained glass windows as you listen to our Schlicker pipe organ.

 

Beautiful stained glass windows illustrate the Parable stories Jesus told. A favorite place for baptisms, the chapel can seat about 90 people.

 

Lovingly restored from our former parish house, this small chapel with children’s sized pews, serves our youngest members. Stop in to take a look at this treasure.

 
Main Office

We are here to answer any questions you may have. Open 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon, and 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 715-832-9713 The office is closed on Fridays

 

Food pantry open Monday though Thursday from 9-11 a.m. & 1-3 p.m. Not open on Fridays.

 
Parlors

The location of numerous dinners & luncheons. There is a small stage at one end which is convenient for musical groups giving recitals. A full, modern kitchen is conveniently located in the rear. Can seat approximately 350 people.

 
Memorial Assembly

Located on first floor and can seat about 75 people. It has a small, fully equipped kitchen. There are beautiful display cases at one end where members of the congregation often display their collections.

 

Lounge

Located across from the assembly kitchen, this often used as a general meeting spot with easy access to our outdoor patio. Staff devotions and the prayer circle also frequent this room.

 

First Floor Library

Contains Adult and reference books, along with books for recreational reading. It is completely cataloged and maintained by volunteers. Additions are gladly welcomed.

 
Family Room

Located on second floor next to the Sunday School Resource room. Bazaar Crafter's use this spot for their meetings.

 
Sunday School Rooms

From providing lesson plans to soothing tears, these rooms do it all. Our Christian education leaders are responsible for helping to mold our young people’s spiritual lives.

 
Nursery

A nice, quiet spot for parents & children, located next to the Sunday School library. The service is broadcast to the room, so parents will be able to hear the sermon.

 
Choir Rooms

Located on our third floor (yes there is an elevator) these two rooms see a lot of musical action. Rehearsal space for all vocal and handbell groups, and sometimes even the Chamber Orchestra!

 
Grace Place

The place for our young people; home to a pool table, ping pong table, large TV for those Packer/Viking games, a computer lab, and kitchen. High school students meet here for Sunday school, and this is also the site for our fabulous youth lock-ins.

 
Bride's Room

A sanctuary of peace and a place to calm the butterflies. A room where the bride and her attendants can prepare to walk down Grace’s long main aisle.

History Of Grace

Grace English Lutheran Church was formed in 1909. It was dedicated by people who wanted an English speaking Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. This group of Lutherans originally met under the direction of H.M. Thompson, a seminary student.

On January 4th, 1910, Dr. C.M. Weswig, a professor at the United Church Seminary in St. Paul, organized the congregation with 127 charter members.


In 1912 the building site on Grand Avenue was purchased and the cornerstone was laid on September 19th, 1915. By 1916 the church building was completed and memorial windows were installed. The dedication service was held on Sunday, April 9th, 1916 with Rev. Adolph B. Roseland officiating.

The first church remodeling occurred in 1925 and the parsonage was built on 3rd Avenue in 1927 with money raised by the Ladies Aid.

In 1938 eleven Memorial bells were installed and first rang out on Easter morning.

By 1942, the Linton property on Grand Avenue was purchased and converted into a parish house.

The first radio broadcast of the morning worship service occurred in November of 1947 and the first education building was dedicated in 1951.

Membership included 4232 confirmed members and 5933 baptized members in 1960. The Schlicker organ was also dedicated that same year. With continued rapid growth, the education building received an addition, and was dedicated in 1962. Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Syverson made a substantial gift to the church and Grace Lutheran Foundation was formed to administer those funds. In 1966, M.B. Syverson Lutheran home was dedicated.

Today, the church building itself has undergone numerous updates and remodelings. The parish house is no longer, but the children's chapel lives on within the education building. While much has changed, Grace Lutheran church continues to serve the people; in the heart of Eau Claire with a heart for the world.
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