History:

The first service as a National Lutheran Council mission was held at the Lewis and Clark Grade School on February 6, 1944, with 12 people present. The congregation was incorporated as Richland Lutheran Church on February 4, 1946, and applied for affiliation with the former Evangelical Lutheran Church.  During this year of incorporation, the Old Edifice was dedicated following extensive remodeling of what had been the community Grange Hall.  Pastor J. Milton Grimsrud served  as our first pastor from 1944-51. 

The first building fund canvass was conducted in 1953, a building committee was commissioned, and an architect selected. Land, with edifice, was purchased from the government in 1954 and the congregation approved the building concept design. The first phase of the education building (with temporary worship center) was constructed during 1956-57, leaving the second floor to be completed by the donated labor of RLC men. A new Church Planning Committee was commissioned during 1962. The architect was selected in 1963. The split-level addition to the education building was completed in 1965, and the newest sanctuary was constructed in 1966-67.  You can read more about our building here.  

Our Vision

Richland Lutheran Church is a congregation of Christ followers who are making Jesus Christ known to all people and advancing His Kingdom. 

Our Mission

RLC fulfills its vision by equipping, empowering and encouraging our congregation to live and grow in Biblical Stewardship, Spiritual Transformation, Christian Service, and Worship.