06/12/2026
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Livermore closed its doors in the same way many Iowa congregations have in recent years, not because of a lack of faith, but because of shrinking membership, an aging community and a growing shortage of pastors in rural areas.
Read the full story by Kirk Hundertmark in this week's issue of the Humboldt Independent!
By KIRK HUNDERTMARK Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Livermore closed its doors in the same way many Iowa congregations have in recent years, not because of a lack of faith, but because of shrinking membership, an aging community and a growing shortage of pastors in rural areas. These challen...