Our Story

Grace Lutheran began with a request in the early 1920's for ministry in the community of Fairbury.  In the fall of 1923, Pastor Korbitz began a survey of need that culminated in the formation of a congregation in 1923 and the construction of the first chapel in was completed on the lost south of the current location in 1924. The growth of the congregation led to the construction of the sanctuary of our current facilities dedicated in 1950.  The dual parish of Trinity Gladsone and Trinity Gilead disbanded in 1965 and 72 members of those congregations joined Grace and the cemetery of Trinity which is now Grace Lutheran Cemetery west of Gladstone became part of the facilties of Grace Lutheran Church.  With the ongoing emphasis on education, the current north wing was added in 1967.  In the 1970's the weekly radio live broadcast of the 8:30 service was added and our current pipe organ was installed in 1978 in the commitment to quality worship services.  

As the congreation is served by God through Word and Sacrament, the members serve one another, the community and the next generation through the calling of Ministers of the Gospel (Pastors) and Ministers of Education.   Currently the congregation is served by  Charles Schmidt, pastor: Lynne Blackwell, parish secretary/treasurer; and Brenda Schmidt parish educator. (See information below.)

The congregation is currently involved in a remodeling project to more efficiently and safely serve our members and community. (Pardon our construction mess.)

Through worship, education and service opportunities, Grace is a vibrant congregation of believers gathered around Word and Sacrament.

Grace is closely tied to our sister congregation of Trinity Lutheran Church of Jansen.  Sunday services are conducted at Trinity at 8:00a.m. with Pastor Beyer as liturgist and preacher.  For all other services and questions about Trinity, please call 402-729-5163.