When our church community was organized in 1895 it was among German speaking immigrants living in Rock Island. In fact, until about the time of the first world war the services of worship were conducted in the German language at the church. While we try not to overdo it, we acknowledge our German heritage on occasion during the year.
One of those occasions is an Oktoberfest in the fall. Oktoberfest is a fun occasion with polka music, brats and potato salad. By holding this event at the Elks Lodge it also means that there is beer available. What is Oktoberfest without beer?
The driving spirit of this event is some of the younger adults in the congregation and I enjoy it too!
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