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
Sunday School Registration is OPEN!
Sunday School Begins SepteMBER 7 during the 9:30AM service
We are excited to welcome your child to Sunday School at Messiah Lutheran Church for the upcoming year starting on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where children can grow in faith and learn biblical teachings. Classes will be held every Sunday during the 9:30am worship service. Please ensure your child arrives on time to participate fully in the activities planned. CLICK HERE to register for this exciting year of learning and growth.
Sunday School is open to children from 3 years of age to 5th grade.
Please contact Mary Bart for more information or if you are interested in volunteering.
Pathway-Confirmation Registration is OPEN
Pathway, the confirmation program at Messiah, is for students 6th-8th grade. Pathway will meet during the 9:30 am Service twice a month during the school year. Click HERE to sign up for this exciting opportunity to learn more about yourself, the Christian faith and JESUS.
Please contact Mary Bart for more information on Youth programs.
BACK TO SCHOOL CHURCH RALLY
August 24 after the 9:00 am Service (10-noon)
Join us at Messiah Lutheran Church as we celebrate the start of the school year! There will be a DJ, games, face painting, snacks and most of all FUN!! Wear your favorite teams' jersey. All are welcome!
DIABETES HEALTH SCREENING
September 6 at Transfiguration Catholic Church
Offered through Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, in partnership with Messiah Lutheran Church and Transfiguration Catholic Church from 9:00am-noon. Take control of your health with a free diabetes screening including an A1C test. Held at the Transfiguration Catholic Community-Parish Life Center at 316 W. Mill St., Wauconda.
PLEASE RSVP by calling 847.842.4285.
Auditions for HS/College Praise Band
(Auditions will be Held in August)
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 August based on interest. Please contact Dr. Kyle Schumacher at kyle.schumacher@messiah-wauconda.org.
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 Meals dates:
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 MOMM 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:
September 17
October 15, November 19, December 17