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
MESSIAH MID-YEAR MEETING
July 20 @ 10:15 am in the Sanctuary
Join the Messiah Lutheran Church Exec Board as they review the year to date. Learn about the Church is at in her goals and plans for the future. Join us after the 9:00am service in the Sanctuary.
GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY PROJECT
SChool Supply Drive July 8-August 3
Please consider donating new school supplies for our sister congregation Sagrado Corazon. Supplies will be collected July 8 through August 3. Supplies can be dropped off in the bin in the Gathering Place or in the Welcome Center. Paper, crayons, markers, glue sticks, youth scissors, etc are all welcome. Thank you for being a part of this meaningful and important ministry!
Auditions for HS/College Praise Band
(Auditions will be Held in July)
WE ARE GROWING. We have added three new high school musicians to our Joyful Strings and Winds Ensemble. We welcome Alexis, Connor, and Lily! They join Grant (our other amazing HS musician) and other "older" members of this amazing music ensemble that plays on the First Sunday of the most months.
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 July 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 In June!
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 in June. Wednesday groups will begin June 4 and Sunday groups will begin 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 options for either in-person or online Bible Studies 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!
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.
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:
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. Please click here for the online Pathway registration form! Please email Ashley Rabe for more information!
Sign up for Sunday School will open soon! Sunday School will resume in September during the 9:30 service! WATCH HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!