Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church

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

Bible Study REgistration OPEN!

Beginning January 5, 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 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! HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS can sign up, too.

High School Bible Study 1-Sundays from 4:00-5:30 at Messiah, Begins January 19

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

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!
Messiah PReschool-Kindergarten (MLPK) Panhandler's Fundraiser

Click HERE to access the form to purchase frozen pizzas or calzones to support our amazing MLPK! The Preschool receives 50% of everything sold from January 13-24. Order today and support MLPK! Pickups will be at Panhandler's NOT at Messiah. More details available on the form.
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:
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:
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.
Notice of Annual Meeting

January 2, 2025

SUBJECT: NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION.

Dear Messiah Family:

In accordance with the approved Constitution, Bylaws, and Continuing Resolutions of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chapter 10:

C10.01 The annual meeting of this congregation shall be held at a time specified in the bylaws, which is consistent with the laws of the State of Illinois.
C10.01.01 The Annual Congregation Meeting shall be held no later than the second week of February of each year.

It is my duty as President to notify you, by providing this letter, of our intent to call the Annual Meeting of the Congregation on Sunday, February 2, 2025 in the Sanctuary following the 9:30 am service. Following the service, there will be a brief intermission to allow voting members who cannot be present, time to sign in via ZOOM (link to be provided in THE VOICE).

Please plan to attend this very important meeting of the congregation. Members and non-members may attend the meeting, but only members can vote.

Thank you for your support of our church,

Vinnie Jordan
Council President

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 General 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.