Cordelia Lutheran Church

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Cordelia Lutheran Church Non-profit Lutheran Heritage Site Cordelia Lutheran is the oldest Lutheran building in the State of Idaho (established in 1883). Peter Carlson. of the jct.

The church was home to the first Swedish congregation in Idaho, organized in 1880 by Rev. The congregation was known as "The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Cordelia, Nez Perce County, Idaho Territory" but history has shortened it to Cordelia Lutheran. Driving address has been described as S. of Genesee-Troy and Danielson Rds. Genesee, ID

10/10/2026

Friends of Cordelia Fall 2026 Newsletter has been posted on our website at

2026 Spring

Wonderful sounds coming from today's Sing Along with Rob Ely at Historic Cordelia.  A beautiful day.
09/20/2026

Wonderful sounds coming from today's Sing Along with Rob Ely at Historic Cordelia. A beautiful day.

A perfect morning to do outhouse repair and cleaning at Historic Cordelia.  Preparing for this Sunday's Sing Along with ...
09/16/2026

A perfect morning to do outhouse repair and cleaning at Historic Cordelia. Preparing for this Sunday's Sing Along with Rob Ely on September 20 at 2 pm. Rob Ely will again lead the sing along. Lots of old favorites.

This Sunday, Sing Along with Rob Ely September 20 at 2 pm.  Rob Ely will again lead the sing along.  Lots of old favorit...
09/15/2026

This Sunday, Sing Along with Rob Ely September 20 at 2 pm. Rob Ely will again lead the sing along. Lots of old favorites.

They filled the church at today's Cordelia Concert.  Rob Ely on hammer dulcimer, Deborah Collins on harpsichord and Jill...
09/13/2026

They filled the church at today's Cordelia Concert. Rob Ely on hammer dulcimer, Deborah Collins on harpsichord and Jill Freuden singing vocals. Wonderful sounds.

Today, September 13 at 2pm there is is a Cordelia concert.  Rain Happens so come and enjoy the wonders of the Palouse co...
09/13/2026

Today, September 13 at 2pm there is is a Cordelia concert. Rain Happens so come and enjoy the wonders of the Palouse countryside after life giving fall rains. The best part the concert will be inside Historic Cordelia. Rob Ely on hammer dulcimer, Deborah Collins on harpsichord and Jill Freuden singing vocals. We are locate at 1501 Danielson Rd, Genesee Idaho.

Next Cordelia Summer concert is September 13 at 2 pm.   Rob Ely on hammer dulcimer, Deborah Collins on harpsichord and J...
08/24/2026

Next Cordelia Summer concert is September 13 at 2 pm. Rob Ely on hammer dulcimer, Deborah Collins on harpsichord and Jill Freuden singing vocals. Come and enjoy music inside the historic church. We are locate at 1501 Danielson Rd, Genesee Idaho. Photo of Rob playing the hammer dulcimer from 2010 summer concert series at Cordelia.

Summer Choir of the Palouse Choral Society sang at Historic Cordelia in the cool breeze under the shade of the trees.
08/23/2026

Summer Choir of the Palouse Choral Society sang at Historic Cordelia in the cool breeze under the shade of the trees.

Thoughts and prayers for all those impacted by wildfires.  Historic Cordelia has 3 remaining concerts this fall.  There ...
08/03/2026

Thoughts and prayers for all those impacted by wildfires. Historic Cordelia has 3 remaining concerts this fall. There is a potential they maybe cancelled because of heavy smoke. Please keep updated and check our website at Cordeliachurch.org or check this page for changes in the schedule.

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1501 Daneilson
Genesee, ID
83832

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