A sourced collection of past gatherings, musical life, architectural records, and community milestones.
The Swenson Center catalog lists Immanuel’s minutes for 1884-1947, membership records for 1884-1949, and ministerial records under microfilm S-623. The catalog is online; the underlying records may require a research request.
Augustana College archival catalogImmanuel sponsored a new Sunday school, with classes beginning in March 1947. The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd formally organized on November 7, 1948.
Christ the Good Shepherd’s historyThe organ record identifies the 1965 Casavant Frères instrument and a Trompette-en-Chamade added in 1971. It is a historical specification, not a current condition inspection.
Organ Historical Society instrument recordChinar Merjanian and Susan Snook-Luther presented organ repertoire and hymn variations. The concert also included organ with string quartet.
San Jose Pipings, November 2007The chapter gathered at Immanuel for music, poetry and song. Andrew Birling coordinated the gathering, and chapter chaplain Dr. Lynn Bailey preached.
San Jose Pipings, December 2008The harpist’s tour archive lists a concert at Immanuel in San Jose during his 2011 United States tour.
Sébastien Lipman’s concert archiveA holiday reading by Daniel Pociernicki, with soprano Christine Springer and Brian Swager on organ and harp.
Brian Swager: Past PerformancesDaniel Pociernicki presented the holiday reading, joined by soprano Christine Springer and Brian Swager on organ and harp.
Brian Swager: Past PerformancesA Christmas fable with narrator Daniel Pociernicki, soprano Christine Springer, and organ and harp interludes by Brian Swager.
Bay Area Chapter, American Harp Society: December 2014 newsletterBrian Swager’s YouTube music collection includes recordings from Immanuel’s Sunday services. March 23 is the publication date of the verified recordings, not a confirmed performance date.
Sundays at Immanuel playlistA familiar melody for remembrance, gratitude, and a new beginning.
Eric Barlaan Music: Auld Lang SyneThese primary pages preserve music and worship resources prepared for Immanuel during the pandemic. Their headings identify the Sundays below; they are not this week’s service or a present livestream schedule.
Brian Swager's online worship music paired hymns with Bach chorale preludes, including BWV 643 and BWV 639.
Brian Swager: Music at Immanuel Church, Lent VAn online program of Bach and Buxtehude, shepherd hymns, harp music, and a Marcello organ postlude.
Brian Swager: Music and Worship, Good Shepherd SundayThe program combined Bach and Buxtehude with piano music by Mendelssohn, harp music by Grandjany, hymns, and David Johnson's Trumpet Tune in C.
Brian Swager: Fifth Sunday of EastertideAn online program featuring Bach, harp music by Henriette Renie, hymns, and Messiaen's Transports de joie, alongside Scripture and a sermon from Pastor D. Frederick Dahl.
Brian Swager: Easter VII, Ascension SundayImmanuel hosted one of the gatherings recorded in the Santa Clara Valley Lutheran Parish mission-strategy introduction. These meetings considered future ministry in the valley.
1990 mission-strategy introduction (PDF)Immanuel hosted one of the gatherings recorded in the Santa Clara Valley Lutheran Parish mission-strategy introduction. These meetings considered future ministry in the valley.
1990 mission-strategy introduction (PDF)Immanuel hosted one of the gatherings recorded in the Santa Clara Valley Lutheran Parish mission-strategy introduction. These meetings considered future ministry in the valley.
1990 mission-strategy introduction (PDF)The congregation joined MidPen Housing and civic partners to mark the beginning of supportive housing development on church land.
MidPen groundbreaking announcementA government case study records the community’s opening in late 2023. The current MidPen property page describes the homes and the referral process.
San Francisco Planning case study, p. 21 (PDF)Eric Barlaan’s tour was uploaded April 23, 2024 and published publicly September 18, 2026. It is linked from the rental advertisement and provides a visual record of the campus.
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