Welcome to Messiah

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

  • VBS 2024

    Registration is now open - volunteers needed

    Let's go on an amazing undersea adventure where kids will experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Messiah's Vacation Bible School, June 10th to 14th 9am-12pm, participants will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about!


    Participants must be 4 years old by June 1st, 2024 to register. FEE per child: $55.00, or $50.00 if you register prior to May 6th. Enrollment and t-shirt guaranteed for the first 100 kids registered by May 6th, 2024. 


    Click here to register, and click here to pay the registration fee or donate online

    Click here to volunteer

  • AUGUSTANA SYMPHONIC BAND at Messiah

    On Tuesday, March 26 at 7:00 P.M., the acclaimed Augustana Symphonic band is coming to Wauconda! Admission is free. Donations appreciated. 


  • 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 4:45 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:

    January 3

    February 7
    March 6

    April 3
    May 1
    June 5
    July 3
    August 7
    September 4
    October 2
    November 6
    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:

    January 17

    February 21

    March 20

    April 17
    May 15
    June 19
    July 17

    August 21

    September 18

    October 16

    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.