Augustus Lutheran Church

MUHLENBERG 300th CELEBRATION AT AUGUSTUS LUTHERAN CHURCH

300th Anniversary of the Birth of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg

September 6, 2011, will mark the 300th anniversary of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg’s birth. A German immigrant and Lutheran minister, Muhlenberg resided in Trappe, Pennsylvania for much of his life, and is known as the Patriarch of the Lutheran Church in America.

As one of the original congregations to call Henry Melchior Muhlenberg to America, and a component of Trappe’s Historic Muhlenberg Partnership, Augustus Lutheran Church is commemorating this occasion with a yearlong series of special events.

Additional activities, including plays, concerts, and lectures, will be added to the calendar as soon as they have been confirmed.

Please join us in celebrating the life, work, and legacy of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg.

2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Monday, May 30: Trappe Memorial Day Parade
Join Trappe Borough for an old-fashioned parade of floats, bands, military marching units, and fire trucks down Main Street! This year’s theme is “Remembering Through The Centuries” with an emphasis on the Muhlenberg Family’s involvement in establishing our country and the community of Trappe. The parade route will go from Augustus Church to Waterworks Park.

Sunday, June 19: Old Church Sunday & Founder’s Day Picnic
Summer Services in the historic Old Trappe Church will commence with a service to commemorate the building and our founding fathers, including Pastor Muhlenberg. Contact Church Office to confirm time. Refreshments and tours will be available following the service.

Saturday, September 10: Old Church Tours
Tours of the historic Old Trappe Church and Cemetery, including Muhlenberg’s final resting place, will be offered. Tours will run in parallel with Trappe Community Day at Waterworks Park, organized by the Borough of Trappe.

Sunday, September 11: Muhlenberg Birthday Service
Dr. Philip Krey from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia will join Pastor Weleck in officiating this special service commemorating the 300th anniversary of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg’s birth. Contact Church office to confirm time. Refreshments will be served following the service.

Saturday, September 17: Old Church Tours
Tours of the historic Old Trappe Church and Cemetery, including Muhlenberg’s final resting place, will be offered. Tours will run in parallel with Heritage Day, sponsored by the Historical Society of Trappe.

Saturday, September 24: Oktoberfest & Muhlenberg Festival
An Augustus tradition will be expanded to include children’s games, inflatable rides, period crafters, raffles, German music and food, minstrel singers, and tours of the Historic Old Trappe Church. A fun time for the entire family!

For additional information about these and other events marking the 300th anniversary of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg’s birth, please contact the organizations listed below.

The Henry Muhlenberg House operated by the Historical Society of Trappe:
visit www.trappehistoricalsociety.org or call 610-489-7560

The Speaker’s House, home Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg:
visit www.speakershouse.org or call 610-489-2105

Berman Museum of Art: visit www.ursinus.edu/berman or call 610-409-3500

Trappe Borough: visit www.trappeborough.com or call 610-489-7181

Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia: visit www.ltsp.edu/Muhlenberg300 or
call 215-248-4616

Muhlenberg College: visit www.muhlenberg.edu or call 484-664-3100