About Us

HISTORY
     A Lutheran congregation was organized in the Mollohon mill village of south Newberry on Sunday, July 24, 1910, with 26 charter members. Worship was held in the mill's Union Building, also shared by other denominations. The Rev. J.D. Shealy, the organizer and first pastor, conducted worship twice monthly. By October, a separate facility was desired. George Summer, Jr. and his brothers, Charles and John, built a church as a memorial to their parents, George Walter Summer, Sr. and Martha Delilah Epting Summer. The cornerstone was laid on July 8, 1911 and the building was completed later that year. More...

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
	The Mission of Summer Memorial Lutheran Church is to: SEEK God's will in all matters. MINISTER to all with love and compassion. LEARN of God's love revealed in Jesus Christ. CELEBRATE and PROCLAIM the "Good News" of God in all we do.

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH

     The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is the fourth largest Protestant Church in the United States with a baptized membership of over 5.2 million people. The Lutheran Church is the oldest and by far the largest Protestant Church in the world. The Lutheran Church is a worshiping church, with an old and beautiful liturgy. It holds the Bible as the inspired, revealed Word of God and the only source of authority. It seeks to apply the ancient truths of the Christian faith in the human relationships of the 21st century. As the Body of Christ, the Church serves as His instrument or mercy, peace, love and forgiveness. Membership is open to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.