“This is the most significant Lutheran church in the city”. You might be surprised to hear that. After all Pilgrim Lutheran Church isn’t the most imposing of those in Philadelphia. It’s located a little further north, off of Second Street. But it was here in the 1700s that Lutheranism gained its footing in the city. Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1745 as the congregation of German Lutherans in Philadelphia. Back then they were very proud of their language, traditions, and their faith. They felt a bit isolated though, and they had to fight hard for their right to build their churches and hold services in German. Pilgrim was home to the growing congregation, so there were many children that needed to be educated. A small school was established in 1750 and was located on the same property as the church. This first school would pave the way for a bigger one as it grew into a “parochial school” in the 1800s. Pilgrim, like many other Lutheran churches in the city, has changed with the times. The congregation that called Pilgrim their sanctuary, embraced the American culture, the city of Philadelphia, and the English language over time. Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church is still standing tall today, a symbol of the rich history and traditions of Lutherans in Philadelphia.
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