It is one of two American churches still using Norwegian as a primary liturgical language, the other being Mindekirken in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

[1] Memorial Church or Minnekirken in Norwegian, is located at 2614 N. Kedzie Boulevard in an area known as Logan Square.

With relatively inexpensive housing and rent available, this neighborhood was a favorite for immigrants and working-class citizens.

Minnekirken serves as a reminder of a neighborhood heritage long past in which Scandinavians played a significant part.

In the neighborhood these days, one predominantly hears Spanish spoken in several dialects representing different Hispanic cultures.