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Scandia, Kansas

The 1915 church building and the original church of 1877, were under the Swedish Methodist Episcopal Conference. In 1925, the combined charge of Providence Chapel (a country church) and the American Methodist Episcopal Church merged with the Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church and they met in this building. In 1968, the EUB churches merged with Methodist Churches and the Scandia Church became The Scandia United Methodist Church.

Stone from the original structure was used in the basement and the stained glass windows were brought from Minnesota in 1915 by Rev. Emil Malmstrom, the pastor at the time. The windows were placed in memory of pioneer members.

The windows have been a source of joy for the members and visitors alike because of their fine quality and workmanship. Within the larger windows that let in the warmth and light of the sun in colors of yellow, green, purple, red and blue are over a dozen smaller circles with various symbols; such as, the Easter Lillies, the Alpha and Omega, The Harp, the Cross and Crown, The Dove and Olive Branch, and The Grapes, Goblet, and Wheat.

After your visit, take not only the memory of the windows with you, but take their message and inspriation as well.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historical Marker

Long before white men settled Kansas this region was the home of Pawnee Indians. French traders in the late 1700'

Scandia, KS Historical Markers

Scandia United Methodist Church

The 1915 church building and the original church of 1877, were under the Swedish Methodist Episcopal Conference. In 1925, the combined charge of Providence Chapel (a country church)

Scandia, KS Historic Churches

Scandia Museum

The Scandia Museum houses many relics from the early settlers who were mostly Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian.

Scandia, KS Museums

Amana Lutheran Church

The Amana Lutheran Church was founded in 1873

Scandia, KS Historic Churches

Wohlfort Mansion

The 3-story mansion was built in the early 1890s by Thure Wohlfort, one of the original colonists of New Scandinavia (Scandia). Prior to building this, the family had lived in a dugout followed by a smaller stone house.

Scandia, KS Museums

Things to do near Scandia, KS

Kansas Walleye Association

http://kansaswalleye.org/ You are invited to the five scheduled tournaments at some of the finest lakes in Kansas. The ...

Kanopolis Horse Trails

Kanopolis Multi-Use Trail System - Kanopolis offers 24.9 miles of trails open to hikers, mountain bikers and horseback...