Immanuel Lutheran Church - Hewitt, WI
We are a congregation of the The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod located in Hewitt, Wisconsin.
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Belief and Practice
Together with the universal Christian Church, we confess and respond to the love of the Triune God: the Father, Creator of all;
Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human, suffered and died for the sins of all, and rose again in victory over death and Satan;
and the Holy Spirit, who creates and sustains faith through God’s Word and Sacraments.
These three persons are coequal and coeternal, one God.
We accept and teach the Bible-based truths recovered during the Reformation, as expressed by Martin Luther. These teachings are often summarized in three foundational principles: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.
Our
Story
Immanuel Lutheran Church History
October 5, 1892 is a memorable day in the history of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Hewitt, Wisconsin, as it marks the official beginning of the congregation.
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Lutheranism in the area, however, dates back even earlier. Before 1892, neighboring communities such as Marshfield to the west and Auburndale to the east already had established congregations with resident pastors. The first Lutheran settlers in the Hewitt area received spiritual care from these churches. As more Lutherans, many from southern Wisconsin, settled on the undeveloped land in the vicinity, the need for a local church became increasingly clear.
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The settlers contacted Pastor F. H. Siebrandt, who was serving a vacancy at Auburndale at the time. In response to their request, he conducted divine services in the granary of Henry Federwitz Sr. Like many congregations, Immanuel’s beginnings were humble.
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At a meeting called by Pastor Siebrandt in June 1892, the congregation resolved to build a church. Construction began immediately and was carried out by members under the supervision of Albert Duchow, Fred Wunrow Sr., and Gustav Wunrow. The first church building was a simple 26 by 40 foot structure. The congregation was officially organized on October 5, 1892, when Pastor William Georgi of Auburndale was called to serve.
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Over the years, several additions were made to the original building. A steeple was added, since the first structure did not include one. A parsonage and a school were also constructed to serve the growing congregation.
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In October 1988, a Planning Committee was formed to explore the possibility of building a new church. Groundbreaking for the current church took place on April 28, 1991. Three days later, with the assistance of Laborers for Christ, construction officially began.
The final service in the original church, which had stood for 99 years, was held on December 1, 1991. The first service in the new church took place one week later, on December 8, 1991, followed by a formal dedication ceremony on January 12, 1992.
The present church was built not only for its time, but for the generations to come. This vision is reflected in the continued growth of the congregation, as both infants and adults find a church home at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Hewitt.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church of Hewitt is a member of the Northern Wisconsin District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. For more information about the LCMS, please visit their website.
Leadership Team
We are in the process of Calling a full-time pastor!
Please keep this process in your prayers.
Happy Retirement, Pastor Dean!
FORMER PASTORS OF IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH HEWITT
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Rev. Dean Pingel (1997-2025)
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Rev. Traugott P. Bradtke (1965 - 1997)
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Rev. Daniel Ahrens (1964 - 1965)
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Rev. Nicholas Hasz (1958 - 1964)
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Rev. Truman W. Broetzman (1955 - 1957)
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Rev. John Brandt (1945 - 1955)
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Rev. Samuel E. Rathke (1920 - 1945)
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Rev. August W. Ristow (1896 - 1920)
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Rev. William Georgi (1892 - 1896)
Church Council
Thank you to everyone who serves in a church leadership position! Please feel welcome to reach out to these individuals with any ideas, questions, or concerns!
Chairman: Coordinates the activities of the congregation, enforces the Constitution and Bylaws, and conducts Voters' Meetings.
Vice Chairman: Assists the President, serves in his absence and succeeds to the office of President during a vacancy.
Recording Secretary: Keeps minutes, records and official correspondence of the congregation.
Treasurer: Takes responsibility for the receipt, coordination, disbursement, and reports of the congregational monies, paying all authorized bills and salaries and submitting records for an annual audit.
Financial Secretary: Supervises a finance committee of members who count, record and deposit all contributions and report them to the Treasurer.
Board of Elders: Consists of male members who concern themselves with the spiritual welfare of the congregation, supervise worship services, supervise the ushering program, recommend church policies as needed, and show personal concern for the pastor and his family.
Board of Trustees: Consists of members who serve as legal representatives of the congregation and supervise all its property.