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

  • Culver's Thanksgiving Meal Volunteers

    Messiah Lutheran Church-Wauconda joins other area churches in supporting Culver's of Lake Zurich's annual Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner by providing side dishes and other items.  Please CLICK HERE to sign up to support this wonderful event that supports our communities!  Thanks to Culver's for this wonderful opportunity for our Messiah Outreach Meals Ministry (MOMM) and our Messiah volunteers!  Click here to sign up to provide a dish or other items.

  • Advent series & christmas eve

    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. 


    On Christmas Eve we will have two services. The 3PM service will be a Contemporary Family Service with a special visit from The Grumpy Shepherd (Pastor Dan) and our Traditional Service will be at 10PM.



  • 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.

  • 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. 


    2024 Community Meal Schedule:

    December 4


  • 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. 


    2024 Senior Lunch Delivery dates:

    November 20

    December 18


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.