Our History

Friedens United Church of Christ has a long history in the Seward community. It was organized as Friedens Evangelical Church by German immigrants on September 22, 1878. Rev. Christian Bek was the first pastor. Friedens is unique that, aside from congregations that formed from church mergers, it is the only church that worshiped in the same location from its founding. The church sanctuary was built in 1888.

Histories

Learn more about of our church's history by downloading and reading the histories below.

Lifting High the Cross of Christ - 125 Years: 1878 - 2003

Our Denominational Heritage

For some background on our denominational heritage, check out the documents below.

A brief history of the Evangelical Synod of North America
From the Continent of Europe: the Evangelical and Reformed Story
Short Course in the History of the United Church of Christ