Welcome to
Messiah Lutheran Church-Wauconda
You are welcome here because God welcomes you.
Messiah is a community of Christians seeking to welcome and connect everyone, make disciples of everyone, and share Jesus' love everywhere. We welcome the participation of people of all ages, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, physical abilities, political affiliations, educational backgrounds, and economic conditions -- all who want to join us in serving God and proclaiming our faith.
Messiah is an ELCA congregation and a member of the
Click below for a welcome message from Pastor Dan McKnight.
What's Happening at messiah
Vacation Bible School Registration Now Open
June 9-13 from 9am - noon
Join Messiah Lutheran Church as teachers and assistants take students on an exciting and adventurous week of lessons, songs, crafts and fun as your children learn how Jesus is as important today as he was 2000 years ago. TRUE NORTH, Trusting Jesus in a Wild World registration is now open. CLICK HERE to register.
Are you interested in volunteering? You get one free child's registration if you volunteer for 5 days! CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer. Volunteers must be entering grade 7 and above next fall. Spend a week enriching children's lives with the love of Jesus and meet new friends and reconnect with old friends. Register and Signup today.
Do you have High A1C, Diabetes or are a caregiver for someone with Diabetes?
Sign Up for 6 Week Diabetes Workshop by April 25
Messiah is hosting a Diabetes Workshop Series for anyone with elevated A1C levels or a diabetes or pre-diabetes diagnosis. This series of workshops, once a week from May 6-June 10 from 5:30-8:00pm, are evidenced-based classes where you will learn how to control your A1C levels through lifestyle adjustments. SIGN UP IS REQUIRED. Please click HERE for more information.Or contact Sam Martinez at 847.842.4285 to sign up by April 25. This is sponsored by Advocate Good Shepherd, Messiah Lutheran Church and Transfiguration Catholic Church.
Health Ministry Survey-Share your Thoughts!
Help us plan by filling this out by April 25
Messiah Lutheran Church, in partnership with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Transfiguration Catholic Church, will be providing health and wellness programs and services for our congregations and our communities. We would like to focus on aspects of wellness that are most significant to the members of our congregation. To help us determine your priorities, please click the button below and complete the survey to indicate your interest.
We ask that you complete the survey by April 25. Based on the results of this survey, programs and opportunities will be developed for the upcoming church year. Thank you for helping us design programs that support the physical, psychological, social/emotional, and spiritual growth and well-being of our church community!
—Jennifer Rector, Health and Wellness Ministry Director
Pastor Lynne Morrow Justice MiNISTRY: LEnten Project
RefugeeOne-A Chicago-based ministry
The Pastor Lynne Morrow Justice Ministry of Messiah Lutheran Church-Wauconda is partnering with a nonprofit organization, RefugeeOne, to help refugees settle into housing and begin their new lives as our Lenten Service Project. CLICK HERE to make a one time donation through Messiah's Lenten Project. Make a difference for a Chicago-area refugee family in need.
In addition, Messiah is collecting house cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items. These supplies can be brought to the church with a note that they are for RefugeeOne, or brought on Sunday to the Gathering Place.
Auditions for HS/College Praise Band
(Auditions will be Held in June)
Are you a high school or a college-age musician? Does playing in an ensemble or band interest you, but you don't know how to put one together? Would you be interested in starting up a NEW Praise Band and or String Group at Messiah Lutheran Church in Wauconda? These ensembles will perform one Sunday a month with one practice a week. (Time for rehearsals will be determined once Band/Ensemble members are selected). Performances will be on Sundays at 9:30AM during the School year and at 9:00AM during the Summer.
CLICK HERE to fill out the audition form. Audition dates will be held in June based on interest. Please contact Dr. Kyle Schumacher at kyle.schumacher@messiah-wauconda.org.
Bible Study REgistration OPEN for 2nd Session.
It's Not to Late to Sign-UP for the Second SEssion beginning The Week of June 8!
Beginning in January, Pastor Dan started a 31-week sermon series on The Story, The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. A corresponding Bible Study began the week of January 12. Sign-ups are available via the Church Center App or by clicking below. Registration is free. The book is still available via Amazon or other online retailers or in the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings for $10.
The second session will resume the week of June 8. If you already signed up for the first session, you do not need to sign up again. If you will be unable to attend the 2nd session, please go to Church Center and unenroll or stop by the Welcome Center. If you were unable to participate in the first session, now is a PERFECT time to join us. Sign up below!
There are several options for either an in-person or online Bible Study. Please click on one of the links below to sign-up OR go to the Church Center APP and, under the Signups tab, you will find this information and can sign up! HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS can sign up, too.
We look forward to experiencing this whole church Bible study together in small groups to study, learn and share in joyful fellowship. What a great way to get to know new people and engage in some fun and enlightening conversations in a welcoming and inviting environment!
THe community meal
First Wednesday of each month
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a FREE Community Meal! You may join us at Messiah Lutheran Church for a sit down meal or take a meal to go with our carryout option.
Doors open at 4:55 PM. Meals are served from 5 PM - 6:15 PM and are available to anyone in the surrounding community - you do NOT need to be a Messiah member to participate. This monthly event is held in partnership with The Community Meal organization of Barrington.
May 7
June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1,
November 5, December 3
Senior Lunch Meal Delivery
Third wednesday of each month
Do you know a senior who would enjoy lunch delivered once per month?
Messiah's Hospitality Outreach Ministry volunteers sponsor a Senior Lunch Meal Delivery program on the third Wednesday of every month! Please send us a message at info@messiah-wauconda.org to sign up.
2025 Senior Lunch Delivery dates:
May 21, June 18, July. 26
August 20, September 17, October 15
November 19, December 17
Pathway and Sunday School Registration
Pathway, the confirmation program at Messiah, is for students 6th-8th grade. We meet on most Sunday evenings 4-6pm starting Sept 22nd. Please click here for the online Pathway registration form! Please email Ashley Rabe for more information!
It's not too late to sign up for Sunday School, which starts Sept 8th during the 9:30 service! Click here for the online registration form.