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Religion > Churches > Ebenezer German Congregational Church > Pastors > Rev. Ferdinand Renz

Rev. Ferdinand Renz

Rev. Ferdinand Renz
Rev. Ferdinand Renz was called to serve the Ebenezer church from 1933 to 1935. 

Prior to his service in Portland, Rev. Renz served as pastor in Yuma, Colorado (1926); Cheyanne, Wyoming (1927); Sioux Falls, South Dakota (1929-1933). After his service in Portland he served in Boise, Idaho. 

Sources

Eisenach, George J. A History of the German Congregational Churches in the United States. Yankton, SD: Pioneer, 1938. 296. Print.

Krieger, Joanne, trans. "History of the Ebenezer German Congregational Church." Ebenezer Congregational Church, Portland, Oregon 1909-1984. Portland, OR: 2002. 433-36. Print.
Last updated February 21, 2018.
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        • Rivercrest Community Church
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