Norwegian-American Lutheran Church Architecture - Presenter: Pastor Al Aakre
Tue, Mar 24
|Mindekirken
The presentation will explore the larger theological, social, and ethnic influences upon design through the disappearance of altar-pulpits (prekestolalter) from Norwegian-American churches. The presentation will consider what makes a sanctuary "truly" Norwegian-American Lutheran.
Time & Location
Mar 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Mindekirken, 924 E 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
About the event
Pastor Al Aakre of the Eidsvold-Svea Lutheran Parish in Bay City, Wisconsin will present on church architecture within Norwegian-American Lutheranism. The presentation will explore the larger theological, social, and ethnic influences upon design through the disappearance of altar-pulpits (prekestolalter) from Norwegian-American churches. The presentation will consider what makes a sanctuary "truly" Norwegian-American Lutheran as opposed to anything else.
Presented by Tuesday Open House
10:30 a.m. Doors open
11-11:30 a.m. Lunch is available
11:45 a.m. Welcome and Announcements
12-1:00 p.m. Program presentation
$15 donation per person upon entry includes lunch and program