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August 2009 Clay Insider 07/24/09

Eighth issue of 2009 PDF Archive
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In Good Faith...July


Dorothy Heller 06/26/09

Faith is the backbone of the Lutheran Church for we believe that we are saved by God’s Grace through our faith in Jesus Christ. That doctrine is the basis of those who call Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church their church home. Immanuel is the oldest Lutheran Church congregation in Onondaga County and the oldest church in Clay.

Church ancestors trace their heritage back to Germany to a place called the Palatinate on the Rhine River in Germany. In the winter of 1708, they were evicted from their homes by the French. On Dec. 25, 1709, 3,000 people boarded 10 ships bound for America as indentured servants of “the crown” under Gov. Robert Hunter. Those that survived settled in camps on the Hudson...


CATEGORY: Religion and Spirituality