Germanna Sunday Celebrates America's Early Lutheran Heritage
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 1000 - 1200
This year's observance features a rare presentation of the 1748 Lutheran Liturgy, recognized as the first Lutheran liturgy used in colonial America. The historic service has been carefully adapted through ongoing scholarship led by the Rev. James Kniseley. Dr. Guy Erwin, President of United Lutheran Seminary in Pennsylvania is the preacher.
A special highlight of the service will be the display of a reproduction of the colonial clergy robe worn by the Rev. Peter Muhlenberg, one of colonial America's most influential Lutheran pastors and Revolutionary War leaders. The reproduction was created as part of a restoration effort supporting Muhlenberg's original robe and offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience an important piece of early American religious history.
Germanna Sunday is part of the 2026 Annual Historic Germanna Reunion and Conference, an annual gathering celebrating the history, heritage, and enduring legacy of Virginia's German settlers. Following the worship service, attendees are invited to enjoy a boxed lunch featuring fried chicken and homemade sides prepared by Graves Mountain Lodge. Boxed lunches are $19 per person and advance reservations are required.
The annual observance honors the 1714 and 1717 German immigrants who settled in Virginia under Governor Alexander Spotswood and whose descendants helped establish Hebron Lutheran Church. Today, Germanna Sunday brings together worship, history, scholarship, and fellowship while celebrating the enduring contributions of Virginia's early German settlers.
The public is warmly invited to attend.
Admission: The worship service is free and open to the public. Prepared by Graves Mountain Lodge, a boxed lunch is available following the service for $19 per person - with advance reservation.
For conference information, lunch reservations, and the complete reunion schedule, visit https://germanna.org/conference-and-reunion/.
For more information about Hebron Lutheran Church, visit https://www.hebronlutheranva.com/.
Category: Community | History
A special highlight of the service will be the display of a reproduction of the colonial clergy robe worn by the Rev. Peter Muhlenberg, one of colonial America's most influential Lutheran pastors and Revolutionary War leaders. The reproduction was created as part of a restoration effort supporting Muhlenberg's original robe and offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience an important piece of early American religious history.
Germanna Sunday is part of the 2026 Annual Historic Germanna Reunion and Conference, an annual gathering celebrating the history, heritage, and enduring legacy of Virginia's German settlers. Following the worship service, attendees are invited to enjoy a boxed lunch featuring fried chicken and homemade sides prepared by Graves Mountain Lodge. Boxed lunches are $19 per person and advance reservations are required.
The annual observance honors the 1714 and 1717 German immigrants who settled in Virginia under Governor Alexander Spotswood and whose descendants helped establish Hebron Lutheran Church. Today, Germanna Sunday brings together worship, history, scholarship, and fellowship while celebrating the enduring contributions of Virginia's early German settlers.
The public is warmly invited to attend.
Admission: The worship service is free and open to the public. Prepared by Graves Mountain Lodge, a boxed lunch is available following the service for $19 per person - with advance reservation.
For conference information, lunch reservations, and the complete reunion schedule, visit https://germanna.org/conference-and-reunion/.
For more information about Hebron Lutheran Church, visit https://www.hebronlutheranva.com/.
Category: Community | History
Starting Price Per Person
Free
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Where
Hebron Lutheran Church
899 Blankenbaker Road
Madison Virginia 22727
United States
( Religious - Church - Temple )
899 Blankenbaker Road
Madison Virginia 22727
United States
( Religious - Church - Temple )
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