Christ Church Lutheran in the Longfellow neighborhood will host a festive reception on Aug. 17, following the 9:30 a.m. service to honor Pastor Norman D. Kretzmann, who is celebrating the 65th anniversary of his ordination and his 90th birthday. Pastor Kretzman served the congregation from 1964 until 1981. He and his wife Jeanette continue to be active members.

In addition to his service at Christ Church, Pastor Kretzmann is well known for his work with Lutheran Social Service and as founding president of Metro Lutheran, a monthly publication for metro-area Lutherans. The congregation invites the community to join in the celebration. The church is located at 3244 34th Ave. S.

Another Longfellow-area church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 E. 31st St., is pleased to announce the arrival of their new pastor, the Rev. Jay M. Carlson, who began his ministry at the church on June 25. Pastor Carlson is a 2003 graduate of Luther Seminary and served as pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Vincennes, Ind., for the last four years.

Pastor Carlson’s tenure follows that of Pastor Ron Johnson, who served Holy Trinity for 32 years.

last revised: August 11, 2008

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