Dr. Eric W. Gritsch
The Rev. Dr. Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund, Ltd.
PO Box 23064
Baltimore, MD 21203-5064
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Since the covid pandemic, we have held fewer events,
but the work of the Eric W. Gritch Memorial Fund endures.
Luther Birthday Celebration 2022
Held at the hstoric Adlesall of the Zion Church of the City of Baltimore on Saturday, November 15, 2022. with a screeing of Luther (2003) motion picture, staring Joseph Fiennes.
German beer, pretzels and light refreshments were provided, with Q& A afterwards and a display of original manuscripts and documents from that period
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Treasure Trove Church Tour #3
Lovely Lane United Methodist Church
On Saturday, September 17, 2022 twenty friends of the Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund gathered at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church at 2200 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Marlyand for the third tour in a series of visits to historic churches in Baltimore.
Who Knows Whether It’s True?
Luther and the Scala Sancta
The Annual Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund Symposium
Was Held Saturday, March 19, 2022
OUR FIRST LIVE ZOOM PRESENTATION!
Treasure Trove Church Tour #2
A Historic Church Tour of
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
On Saturday, February 26, 2022, this second tour of this series was conducted by the Rev. Dale Dusman, a former student of Dr. Gritsch and the former pastor of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, who lead us through this beautiful church with an ENTIRE Tiffany interior.
Treasuer Trove Church Tour #1
A Historic Church Tour of
Zion Church of the City of Baltimore
On Saturday November 13th, 2021, the Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund held our first in-person event for 2021, an informative tour of Zion Church by lifetime member and experienced tour guide, Bernie Penner.
Nathan Laube Organ Recital
The Zion Church St. Cecelia Fund and the Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund partnered to sponsor the Organ recital at Zion Church of Baltimore of acclaimed organist Nathan Laube, followed by a reception in the historic Adlersaal on Sunday, November 10, 2019.
Broken Books, Scattered Leaves:
A Curator’s Perspective
on Manuscript Fragments
A Book Talk by Dr. Lynley Herbert was held Saturday June 15th, 2019 at the George Peabody Library.
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The 6th Annual Theological Symposium
was held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Baltimore's historic George Peabody Library
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Mappping Maryland
Behind-the-Scenes Tour and Talk
Was held Saturday January 12th, 2019 at the George Peabody Library,
by Paul Espinosa, Curator, Johns Hopkins University
The early territories of Maryland and the cityscapes of Baltimore took shape in beautiful maps and prints. This stunning selection from The Willard Hackerman Map Collection, a recent bequest to Johns Hopkins University, reflects the private passion of a collector; charts the early mapping of Maryland and Baltimore; and allows for their continued use through new digital technologies and teaching.
Baltimore Sun Article About The Exhibit
Lutherfest 2018
Was held Sunday November 11, 2018 at Zion Church
Presentation by Rev Dr. Joseph Vought
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Brewer’s Talk
History of local Beers and Brewing
On Saturday, September 15, 2018 in the Adlersaal of Zion Church of the City of Baltimore, the Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund hosted a talk and book signing by local author and historian Maureen O’Prey. She presented and answered questions about local brewing history. Photos Presentation Video
His Hand Is Already Holding Me
An Art History Lecture by Yu Na Han, held
Saturday August 11th, 2018 at the George Peabody Library Baltimore.
LUTHER AND BODIES:
IMPLICATIONS OF INCARNATION
was held Saturday March 10th, 2018 again at the historic
George Peabody Library at Mt. Vernon Place Baltimore, Maryland
Photos & Complete Presentations
at the George Peabody Library
A Tour By Curator Paul Espinosa
Held Saturday, January 20th, 2018.
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Lutherfest 2017
Was held Sunday November 5th, 2017
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UNCERTAIN TIMES:
MARTIN LUTHER'S REMEDIES FOR THE SOUL
A behind-the-scenes Tour and Talk at the Walters Art Museum was held Saturday, September 16th, 2017
Book Talk & Tour
This first event of it's kind was held on Thursday June 22nd, 2017 , where the fund was pleased to sponsor two behind-the-scenes curator-led tours of some of the rarest, most beautiful books in the collections of the George Peabody Library and the Manuscript Library at the Walters Art Museum.
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The 4th Annual Theological Symposium
was hosted by The Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund on Saturday March 11, 2017 at the George Peabody Library in the historic neighborhood of Mt. Vernon in Baltimore Maryland
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Lutherfest 2016
Was Held Sunday November 13th, 2016 at Zion Church of Baltimore to one of the largest turn outs ever.
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The 3rd Annual Theological Symposium
Hosted on Saturday March 12, 2016 for it's second year at the George Peabody Library in the historic neighborhood of Mt. Vernon in Baltimore Maryland
Lutherfest 2015
This annual event was held on Sunday November 8th, 2015 in the Adlersal of Zion Church sponsored by the Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund.
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WORLD ECUMENISM:
THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES
The 2nd Annual Theological Symposium
was held at the George Peabody Library Sat., April 25, 2015
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Lutherfest 2014 - Photos
Benefit for the Memorial Fund
The 1st Theological Symposium
Sponsored by the Dr. Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund was held at Zion church of Baltimore on Saturday March 8th, 2014.
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Fish Fry
A benefit for the Memorial Fund
Lutherfest 2013
Remembering Dr. Eric W. Gritsch
A Memorial Service for Dr. Gritsch
was held Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 at Zion Church
October 13, 2012: His Final Event
Celebrating 50 years since ordination
A celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of his ordination held at Zion Church in October 2012. 
It was the occasion for the publication of a Festschrift in his honor entitled "Lutheranism, Legacy and Future: Essays in Honor of Eric W. Gritsch".
A memorial service and celebration was held for Dr. Eric W. Gritsch on March 2, 2013. 
His ashes rest in the courtyard of Zion.
The Rev. Dr. Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund, Ltd.