Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran Church
Grayslake IL
60030
Who we are
Our Mission
We invite all people to know Jesus by Sharing God’s love and telling people about His free gift of grace and forgiveness. Encouraging people to connect with God through lives of prayer, praise, thanksgiving, witness, and service. Experiencing authentic, passionate worship as a community gathered around word and sacrament.
Grow deeper in faith and spiritual maturity through the power of the Holy Spirit by encouraging a personal understanding of the importance and power of the sacraments in our lives. Encourage people to read God’s word, pray daily, and see life as the primary setting for the exercise of their Christian calling in the world. Providing opportunities for faith formation for God’s children of all ages.
Go forward to serve all God’s children by putting our faith into action through the giving of our time, talents, and resources to humbly serve those in need. Demonstrating God’s love and mercy even when it is outside of our comfort zone. Welcoming and connecting with each other and the community to be a place where people find hope and restoration in Jesus.
What We Believe
We are saved by the grace of God alone, not by anything we do. Our salvation is through faith alone, a confident trust in God, who in Christ promises us forgiveness, life, and salvation. The bible is the norm for faith and life. The true standard by which teachings and doctrines are to be judged.
Members of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) are connected to the faith of the church through the ages and around the world. Lutherans believe in the Triune God. We are part of God's unfolding plan. When we gather for worship, we connect with believers everywhere and of every time. When we study the Bible and pray, we are drawn more deeply into God's own saving story. When we serve others and address social issues that affect the common good, we live out our Christian faith. The ELCA invites you into this community of Christian faith. Welcome, and explore.
We invite all people to know Jesus by Sharing God’s love and telling people about His free gift of grace and forgiveness. Encouraging people to connect with God through lives of prayer, praise, thanksgiving, witness, and service. Experiencing authentic, passionate worship as a community gathered around word and sacrament.
Grow deeper in faith and spiritual maturity through the power of the Holy Spirit by encouraging a personal understanding of the importance and power of the sacraments in our lives. Encourage people to read God’s word, pray daily, and see life as the primary setting for the exercise of their Christian calling in the world. Providing opportunities for faith formation for God’s children of all ages.
Go forward to serve all God’s children by putting our faith into action through the giving of our time, talents, and resources to humbly serve those in need. Demonstrating God’s love and mercy even when it is outside of our comfort zone. Welcoming and connecting with each other and the community to be a place where people find hope and restoration in Jesus.
We are saved by the grace of God alone, not by anything we do. Our salvation is through faith alone, a confident trust in God, who in Christ promises us forgiveness, life, and salvation. The bible is the norm for faith and life. The true standard by which teachings and doctrines are to be judged.
Members of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) are connected to the faith of the church through the ages and around the world. Lutherans believe in the Triune God. We are part of God's unfolding plan. When we gather for worship, we connect with believers everywhere and of every time. When we study the Bible and pray, we are drawn more deeply into God's own saving story. When we serve others and address social issues that affect the common good, we live out our Christian faith. The ELCA invites you into this community of Christian faith. Welcome, and explore.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Ellen Arthur
Leader Position:
Senior Pastor
Formal Title:
The Rev.
Leader Address:
285 E. Washington
Grayslake
Illinois
60030
Grayslake
Illinois
60030
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Ellen Arthur
Leader Bio:
Chicago (Logan Square) is my neighborhood and First Lutheran Church of Logan Square is my home church. I was confirmed there in 1964 and much later served on the Council as the Church Secretary and Janitor. Funerals for my parents and baptisms for our children were all held here.
I have a BA degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MDiv degree from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. I've served on the Board of Directors for Prince of Peace Lutheran School, the Division for Church in Society of the ELCA, Open Arms Mission in Antioch, South Loop Campus Ministry in Chicago, Metro Chicago Synod Council and Antioch Area Healthcare Access Alliance.
I was ordained into the Ministry of the Word and Sacrament of the ELCA on June 10, 1990 and have served parishes in Eastern North Dakota and Metro Chicago Synods since then.
In any spare time I might have, I enjoy reading, being outdoors and caring for any and all stray animals.
Charles and I have been married for almost 42 years (January 1976). We are the parents of 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren.
To God be the glory.
I have a BA degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MDiv degree from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. I've served on the Board of Directors for Prince of Peace Lutheran School, the Division for Church in Society of the ELCA, Open Arms Mission in Antioch, South Loop Campus Ministry in Chicago, Metro Chicago Synod Council and Antioch Area Healthcare Access Alliance.
I was ordained into the Ministry of the Word and Sacrament of the ELCA on June 10, 1990 and have served parishes in Eastern North Dakota and Metro Chicago Synods since then.
In any spare time I might have, I enjoy reading, being outdoors and caring for any and all stray animals.
Charles and I have been married for almost 42 years (January 1976). We are the parents of 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren.
To God be the glory.
Administration
Admin Name:
Ginny Murray
Admin Position:
Administrative Assistant
Admin Address:
285 E Washington
Grayslake
Illinois
Grayslake
Illinois
Phone:
Fax:
847-223-9981
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Ginny Murray
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Church Grounds
Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran Church Service Times
Sundays
8:30 am Service
This familiar Sunday morning service utilizes liturgical settings from the ELW, more traditional hymns, communion and is always centered on the good news of Jesus Christ.
Starting again September 16th - 9:30 am - Christian Education Hour
The Christian Education Hour will begin again on Sunday, September 16th.
Sunday School for children age 3 years through 6th grade will meet in Luther Hall.
Adult classes will be available. Please check the bulletin for more information about the adult class dates and descriptions.
10:30 am Service
This service offers a variety of music styles and meditative silences. Old and new always centered on the good news of Jesus Christ. Communion is served each week during this service.
Saturdays
5:00 pm Service
A smaller informal service with a variety of music styles. Communion is served each week at this service which is always centered on the good news of Jesus Christ.
It's been more than 5 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
8:30 am Service
This familiar Sunday morning service utilizes liturgical settings from the ELW, more traditional hymns, communion and is always centered on the good news of Jesus Christ.
Starting again September 16th - 9:30 am - Christian Education Hour
The Christian Education Hour will begin again on Sunday, September 16th.
Sunday School for children age 3 years through 6th grade will meet in Luther Hall.
Adult classes will be available. Please check the bulletin for more information about the adult class dates and descriptions.
10:30 am Service
This service offers a variety of music styles and meditative silences. Old and new always centered on the good news of Jesus Christ. Communion is served each week during this service.
Saturdays
5:00 pm Service
A smaller informal service with a variety of music styles. Communion is served each week at this service which is always centered on the good news of Jesus Christ.
It's been more than 5 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Worship Languages
English
Dress Code
Causal
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Sunday School (3-11)
Nursery (0-3)
Nursery (0-3)
Under 18s:
Middle School
Junior High
Senior High
Junior High
Senior High
Local outreach & community activities
AA
SAA
Boy Scouts
SAA
Boy Scouts
Other activities & ministries
Sacred Space Music
PADS
PADS
Special Needs/Accessibility
Disabled Ramp and Toilets
Prayers and Hymns
Main Bible:
NRSV
Hymns and Songs:
Traditonal
Other information
Average Adult Congregation:
500
Average Youth Congregation:
79
Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran Church History
"Faith in a prayer-hearing God will make a prayer-loving Christian."Andrew Murray
Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran Church listing was last updated on the 20th of September, 2018
