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

Metropolitan Chicago Synod.

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What's Happening at messiah

  • Advent series

    Kick off your Holidays with us!


    Beginning Sunday December 1 - December 22 at both our worship services, Pastor Dan will guide us through scriptures on the meaning of some of our favorite Christmas songs. 

  • Christmas Eve Services-December 24

    Join us at 3:00pm for a family-focused Christmas Eve celebration as we see how the Grumpy Shepherd and his buddies experience Jesus' arrival and the world will never be the same. Nor will the Grumpy Shepherd look at life the same way again!


    Join us at 10:00pm for a festive, yet more traditional Christmas Eve service, with choir, bells, songs and scripture, preparing us to open our hearts (again, or for the first time) to the true miracle that this newborn King Jesus brings each and everyone of us. 


    We look forward to seeing you at Messiah. Whether it is the first time or the 100th time, you are welcome here to experience Christ's presence and warm fellowship during this Christmas Season.

  • Bible Study REgistration OPEN!

    Beginning January 5, Pastor Dan will be starting a 31-week sermon series on The Story, The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People.  A corresponding Bible Study will begin the week of January 12.  Sign-ups will be available via the Church Center App or by clicking below.  Registration is free. The book is available via Amazon or other online retailers or in the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings for $10.  


    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! 


    Bible Study 1-Sundays from 10:45am-noon in the Luther Center, begins January 12


    Bible Study 2-Sundays from 4:00pm-5:15 pm this will be held at a Messiah member's home in Lake Zurich. (Pending final Dates, registration will open soon)


    Bible Study 3-Wednesday from 11:00am-12:15pm in the Luther Center begins January 15


    Bible Study 4-Wednesday from 7:00pm-8:15pm ONLINE


    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. 


    2025 Community Meal Schedule:

    *January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, 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:

    January 15, February 12, March 19

    April 16, 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.

Your gifts make a difference

Please know that we are truly grateful for YOU and your dedication to God’s work at Messiah Lutheran Church. The generosity of our members and friends keeps our mission and vision alive as we strive to welcome, connect, and support those in our community and throughout the world.

 
Tax deductible donations to our Operating Fund can be made online using the link below. If you have questions regarding your donation, please contact the church office at (847) 526-7161.