Shirley history

Shirley History

On November 2, 1901, Fred Brandenburg, William Falck, John Hallfrisch, Heinrich Renike, and Charles Seefeldt signed the incorporation papers for Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Shirley. The old school and church building were torn down in 1965, and the current building was dedicated on June 12th, 1966, the 65th anniversary of its organization.

From Immanuel’s beginning, the congregation was concerned about the Christian training of their children. In 1915 a district schoolhouse was bought and moved onto the church property. Immanuel’s school closed in 2012 but our church family’s commitment to Christian training continues now at Living Savior, as well as continuing partnerships with area Lutheran High Schools (Manitowoc Lutheran and Fox Valley Lutheran)

Hosting needed for Choral Fest Living Savior has been asked by MLHS to help host high school students attending Choral Fest. We are hosting 26 students Northland Lutheran High School and would be looking for approximately 13 families who would be willing to open their homes and provide lodging for students during the weekend.

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Immanuel Lutheran Church 125th Anniversary Service Remembering God's faithfulness in the past and in the present. 

Worship is at 9am at the Shirley Campus on Nov. 1st, open house from 10-11:30am with displays, and a meal at Tipsy Missy’s (free-will offering for the meal) starting at 11:45am (so all worshippers from both campuses can come) and serving until 1pm.