What We're All About
Springdale and West Blue Mounds Lutheran Churches are two congregations with one shared mission: to follow Christ together. Rooted in faith and community, we worship, serve, and grow as one church family. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you’re welcome here.
Springdale Lutheran Church
2752 Town Hall Road
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
West Blue Mounds Lutheran Church
2962 Church Street
Blue Mounds, WI 53517
Our Mission
God leads us as one.
Our two churches make up one church family with members and guests that support each other, the community and fellow Christians.
What We Believe
- We believe in one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Jesus Christ is our Savior, the Lord of Lords and King of Kings. He gave His life for our sins and rose again three days later, offering us eternal life.
- The Bible is the true and inspired Word of God, our foundation for faith and life.
- We believe in the reality of Heaven and Hell.
- Our faith community is like a stained glass window—each person reflects God’s light in a unique way. When we come together, our shared faith creates something even more beautiful.
Our History
Our parish is the union of two faithful congregations, Springdale Lutheran and West Blue Mounds Lutheran, each with deep roots in the communities they serve. Though established separately in the 1800s by Norwegian settlers, these churches now operate as one family under a shared mission and ministry. Together, they continue a legacy of worship, service, and community that spans generations.
Our Pastor
Jim Ranney is our Pastor, serving as the spiritual leader of our parish. He was recently ordained and graduated from Wartburg Theological Seminary in May 2025.
Jim has served our parish since January 2021 and previously led our Youth & Family Ministry. He holds a Master’s Degree in Theology and Youth & Family Ministry from Wartburg and has dedicated his career to ministry and faith formation.
A lifelong local, Jim grew up on a farm near Blue Mounds and attended Barneveld High School. He and his wife are raising two sons, and together they enjoy camping, music, and sports.
Ministries
Our parish is deeply committed to serving others. We support causes such as veterans, first responders, food banks, and music students in need. Here are just a few ways we give back:
Quilts for Foster Children
Our quilting team creates beautiful handmade quilts for local foster children, offering comfort and a reminder that they are not alone.
Community Meals
We provide food, set up and serve at two Community Meals at the Senior Center in Mount Horeb each year.
Blessing Box
Located next to our West Blue Mounds church, this box is stocked with nonperishable food items—freely available to anyone in need.
Gift Baskets
Church Council members and Confirmation students assemble and deliver holiday baskets to seniors, those recovering from illness, or anyone who could use a little extra cheer.
Springdale & Blue Mounds Cemeteries
Our Cemeteries
If you are looking to purchase a plot in either the Springdale or West Blue Mounds cemetery, please contact the parish office.
Springdale Location Map
Looking for a loved one’s resting place? We’ve made it easier for visitors to locate gravesites in the Springdale cemetery. A permanent sign is installed just to the right of the church, displaying the number assigned to each cemetery plot.
To help you find specific names, you can download the document below. The second column lists individuals who have passed and are buried in the cemetery. The first column shows those who have reserved plots in advance.
About the ELCA
Two Steeples Parish is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), a denomination rooted in Scripture, guided by grace, and committed to loving and serving others. The ELCA teaches that we are saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by our own efforts.