7: From Stavanger to Stavanger

A photographic countdown to July 4th

The guestbook at Stavanger Lutheran Church tells a quiet story of connection across oceans. Among the names of visitors are several from the original Stavanger in Norway, a reminder of the deep roots and ongoing ties that link this small Illinois town to its Norwegian heritage. Handwritten lines speak of shared faith, history, and a legacy that continues to cross generations and continents.