Bethel Lutheran Church
Historic Templeton
On July 27th, 1887, when Templeton was less than one year old, the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Bethel Church, now called Bethel Lutheran was born. It was organized by Dr. Jelleen of San Francisco with 20 charter members.
The church building was completed in the fall of 1891. The church building was completed in the fall of 1891. The church bell was added in 1906. The stained glass windows are a more recent addition, being completed in 1986. This building is believed to be the oldest Lutheran Church in Southern California in continuous use.
The power of God’s love continues to reach out to all who are open to become part of the growing family of God’s people.
Marker is on Crocker Street near 3rd Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
