Our Pastor:
Our pastor is Ken Adams. He grew up and has lived his life in North Dakota. Ken started his theological interest doing pulpit supply and interim ministry and is now an Ordained Minister in the United Church of Christ.
He received his education through Valley City State University, Yankton College and United Seminary. Pastor Ken also serves the Congregational UCC of Wahpeton.
He is currently the Northern Plains Conference moderator and a member of the Alphean Men’s Choir. He has been active in community theater, Kiwanis Club and is treasurer for the Richland/Wilkin Ministerial Association.
Our History:
Our church was established in October, 1889 as the Emmanuel Evangelical Church. In 1934, through a merger, we became the Evangelical and Reformed Church. In 1962, the General Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church and the General Council of the Congregational Christian Churches merged. Our church’s name became Emmanuel United Church of Christ.
Our Cemeteries:
Our church has two cemeteries: United Cemetery at Hankinson and St. Paul’s Cemetery located near Hammer, South Dakota. More information about them may be found by contacting our congregation. In 2021, our congregation compiled information about the cemeteries.