American Lutheran Church (1961-1987)

The American Lutheran Church (1961-1987) was formed by the merger of the American Lutheran Church (1930-1960), the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the United Evangelical Lutheran Church. Representatives from each of the constitutent churches formed the Joint Union Committee in 1950 to effect the merger. Presidents of the constituent bodies at the merger were Henry F. Schuh (ALC), William Larsen (UELC) and Fredrik A. Schiotz (ELC). Schiotz was elected president of the new church body; Norman A. Menter was elected vice president, and Larsen secretary. Schuh was designated honorary president for life.

From the description of Reports and actions of the constituting convention of the American Lutheran Church, April 22-24, 1960. (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library). WorldCat record id: 26191141

Incorporated Jan. 1961; created through the merger of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the American Lutheran Church (1930-1960); in 1963 the Lutheran Free Church merged into the American Lutheran Church.

From the description of Minutes, 1960-1980. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70924949