Dr. Eric W. Gritsch

The Rev. Dr. Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund, Ltd.
PO Box 23064
Baltimore, MD 21203-5064
bonbmore@comcast.net

Connections

Dr. Gritsch touched the lives of many people around the world. If you are one of them, we'd love to hear from you!

Although he is gone, there were many words he left behind that may not have been written in his books but he still shared with us in multiple venues: his preaching, lecturing, guest speaking, and his always engaging before and after dinner conversations.

Future books may be written with some of these Eric Gritsch rememberences.

Gettysburg Seminary Honors the Memory of Dr. Gritsch

Gritsch Obituary From Baltimore Sun

Gritsch Memorial Sermon From Zion Church

In Memorium by Geoff Sinibaldo

A Tribute by Norman Hjelm

Pastor Chris Carr's thought about: "Who Gets To Eat?"

Remembering Eric W. Gritsch in his Austrian homeland in 2016

A YouTube channel has been created with recordings of the life and work of Dr. Eric W. Gritsch. Comments and submissions are welcome.

Learn more about the featured presenters at the annual Theological Symposiums held by the Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund.

The Eric W. Gritsch Memorial Fund is proud of it's association with
The George Peabody Library.

This beautiful historic site has hosted several of our
Eccumenical Symposiums. Thank You!

A Special Link:
The Baltimore Sun's Darkroom Photo Essay on The George Peabody Library

OUR FRIENDS INCLUDE:

American Lutheran Publicity Bureau

Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg

St. Mary's Ecumenical Institute

Zion Church of the City of Baltiomore

The Gritsch Memorial Fund congratulates Yu Na Han on her successful

defense of her dissertation in art history. We are thrilled that Johns Hopkins University now ranks her among their students who have earned a Ph.D. Yu Na has been a friend of the of the Fund and has presented during events as we have followed her academic work over the last several years. Her dissertation is entitled THE CONSOLATION OF IMAGES; PASTORAL CARE AND VISUAL CULTURE IN SIXTEENTH-CENTURY REFORMATION GERMANY. She discovered Dr. Eric W. Gritsch as she was researching Luther and noted some of his thoughts in her work. We look forward to following her career in art history and anticipate the publication of her research in book form. Yu Na is presently teaching on the university level in Seoul, South Korea where she is residing with her husband and daughter.

Rev. Dr. Fred Schumacher is the retired Executive Director of the American Lutheran Publicity Bureau. He spoke at Symposium 2017 on Lutheran traditions including the lore of Luther Medals and shared many items from his personal collection. Photos Video.

In Memory of Jack Beebe...

It is with great sadness that we report the sudden death of Jack Beebe, a former Gritsch Memorial Fund Board Member. Jack was a strong supporter of the mission of the Fund; he brought interesting ideas to the organization as he facilitated group-building activities during regular meetings. He was an enthusiastic participant in various events. He particularly enjoyed LUTHERFEST where he acted as a bartender.

Jack was a man of many talents and interests ranging from roller coasters to book discussion groups to religious and educational realms. He looked to Eric Gritsch as a theologian for the twenty-first century. Jack always found the time and energy to support a good cause. We were proud to call him our friend. He will be greatly missed by many.

May he rest in peace and rise in glory!