We warmly invite you and your loved ones to our annual Pioneer Christmas on December 12th at

Salem Church. Celebrate the season with neighbors and friends while supporting local families in need. • 3:00–4:15 p.m. – Enjoy wagon rides and capture memories with photos by our beautifully decorated tree.
• 4:30 p.m. – The program begins in the sanctuary, filled with carols & the story of Jesus’ birth. • After the event – Refreshments and fellowship

Your participation makes a difference: Please consider bringing a poinsettia to decorate the sanctuary in memory or honor of a loved one. We’re also collecting non-perishable food items and new toys for the Paynesville Community Center—your generous gifts help local families enjoy a brighter holiday season.

A free-will offering will support the ongoing restoration and maintenance of our historic church.

Salem Church is located four miles north of Paynesville at 28547 220th Street.
For more details or questions, you may reach out to us:
• Phone or text: 320-249-0373
• Email: salemhistorical@gmail.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/Salemhistoricalchurch/
• Website: https://www.salemhistoricalchurch.com
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We look forward to celebrating with you—let’s make this Pioneer Christmas truly special for our community!

Click here to access the Salem Cemetery records:

Salem Cemetery records: https://www.cemify.com/cem/salem-cemetery

Salemhistoricalchurch

Early on Easter Sunday morning, 2026, we gathered inside to celebrate our risen Lord.

HE is risen! HE is risen indeed!

On January 3, 1998, the name was officially changed to 'The Salem Historical Church & Cemetery Association, Inc'. The non-profit corporation has IRS 501(c)(3) status. Donations made to the Salem Church are tax deductible.

In 1997 after a 30 year absence, a Christmas program was held at Salem Church. Two new furnaces were installed and now an old-fashioned Christmas program can again be held each year. People bring gifts of food for the local food shelf and enjoy creating new traditions with their families.

Salem Church is visible to all for miles around. This photo was taken from the top of the Wegner's silo just a mile to the north.

Salem Church was closed to regular Sunday worship services in 1968. The church is available for weddings, funeral services & other events with approval from the Salem board of directors.

The folks in this hot air balloon had a great view of Salem one fine September day.

Check out the three videos below full of Salem history. The Salem Christmas video was created in December of 2020 to take the place of our annual Christmas program during the pandemic. The next video is about Lowell Gess and his work to fight Ebola in Sierre Leone. The third one was produced by Appleton Public TV Channel 10 in 1997. It features Bill Holm, an author and public speaker as well as some of our own Salem people. We hope you enjoy watching these!