[1] The Lutheran settlement at Uniontown, Missouri, was not exactly a part of the original immigration of 700 persons from Germany in 1839.

These German immigrants came the same route as the earlier migration from Bremen, Germany, to New Orleans and then on to Perry County, Missouri.

Worship and education were carried out in the homes of families until the first log school was built in 1856.

An addition to the rear of the church was constructed in 1913 to serve as both a vestry and room for confirmation instruction.

In the 1940s events in Europe and World War II brought a growing desire to hold more English services than German.

On August 11, 1963, Grace formed a dual parish with Zion Lutheran Church in Longtown due to a shortage of pastors.

[2][3] Grace Lutheran Church operated a parochial elementary school between 1856 and 1985.

[4] Since August 11, 1963, Grace has been a member of a dual parish formed with Zion in Longtown.