Welcome to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church

Welcome to St. Luke’s! Whether you, your partner, or children are starting a faith journey, renewing it, yearning to hear the Gospel message, wishing to make a difference, seeking answers, or maybe finding a quiet place to grow – we offer you a warm welcome here!

DISCOVER A LIFE OF FAITH as together we:

Express our faith

Worship is the center of our faith together at St. Luke’s. Music is vital to our witness at St. Luke’s – we love to sing and play music!

Explore our faith

We are a learning community seeking to support people on their lifelong faith journeys.

Live our faith

We enjoy serving our faith community as well as the community outside our doors – both close to home and around the globe.

Offer hospitality

We offer hospitality to all who are looking for an opportunity for fellowship.

In-Person, Online & Streaming

First Service 8:00 to 8:45 a.m: This is a shorter, reflective service of Holy Communion. It is less formal, using simple music.

Sunday School & Adult Education 9:00 a.m. (Coffee Fellowship throughout the morning)

Second service 10:15 a.m.. This is a full service of Holy Communion with signficant musical leadership.

To watch the 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service live stream, click on the video above or go to: https://www.youtube.com/@StLukesprVideo from there, you can click on the subscribe button that allows you to be notified when a live event is beginning.

Connect to the St. Luke’s YouTube Channel for the video archive.

Get in touch

Address:
205 N. Prospect Ave.
Park Ridge, IL 60068

Phone: 847-825-6659
Email: office@stlukespr.org
Fax: 847-825-2557

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What’s happening this week?

In Our Worship

The fourth Sunday of Easter is known as Good Shepherd Sunday. The ensemble Cantus sings an arrangement of Psalm 23, “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,” by Bobby McFerrin, dedicated to his mother.

FROM THE PASTOR

Stepping into the Vulnerability

By Pastor Kyle

Dear church,
Anne and I had the opportunity to attend the Institute of Liturgical Studies this past week as part of our continuing education and we left with so many things to talk about … our minds were stimulated, and our souls refreshed.
In one of the sessions, I was reminded of the context of the foot-washing in John’s Gospel, which we heard on Maundy Thursday.
And so, we enter a moment of mystagogy about that experience … I spoke with a parishioner who chose not to participate in the foot washing.
Let’s see where the framework leads us …

In Our Congregation

In her Easter message to the church, Bishop Eaton focuses on three words that describe what the women at tomb experienced when the angel announced that Jesus had been raised from the dead: fear, amazement and being seized or possessed. “These three words really say something about the women, and I think about us and, most especially, about Easter…I think it’s very important to take time to be a little amazed, to be standing in a different place, to have a sense of this awe and trembling before the Lord, and to allow ourselves to be possessed by the Spirit, who will give us power and courage in these times.”

Installation Service

Installation of Pastor Kyle Severson as pastor of St. Luke’s on Sunday, April 21 at both services. We welcome our Synod Bishop, The Rev. Yehiel Curry, who will preside and…

Men’s Breakfast

Please join us Tuesday, April 2 at 8:30 a.m. upstairs in Henderson Hall for a delightful breakfast of pancakes, sausages, bacon, orange juice and coffee. Mr. Bill Scharringhausen, whose family…

Park Ridge Chorale

Still singing after all these years The Park Ridge Chorale celebrates its 40th anniversary on April 13th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.

Holy Week Schedule

Holy Week 2024 begins with Palm Sunday on March 24 and culminates with the Festival of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday, March 31. Please, join us on this sacred journey…

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Learn about St. Luke’s

What do Lutherans believe?

We understand the Christian as both saint and sinner. We confess that we are “by nature sinful and unclean and cannot free ourselves”. The Word and Sacraments are seen as gifts of God that renew and forgive us on our faith journey and continue to empower us to do the work of Christ in the world. See more. . .

What are worship services like?

No matter your age or gender, our liturgical form of worship invites you to participate in the worship of our Lord and Savior. Join in song and prayer. Those baptized Christians who trust in our Lord’s promise to be truly present as the body and blood in the forms of bread and wine are welcome to receive Holy Communion. See more. . .

How can I get involved?

Please subscribe to the weekly newsletter; check the calendar and the website. Welcome to all who seek an opportunity for fellowship and service within this community. There are many opportunities and occasions where you can enjoy making new friends who will soon become old friends. Make your interests known to one of the pastors or the church office and they will put you in touch with a member who shares your interest.

What programs are offered for children and youth?

Faith formation lasts a lifetime! From two-year olds to adults, all are invited to join in a life long adventure as each of us increases our understanding of Scripture and how it relates to our daily lives. There are opportunities for young children on Sunday morning; Middle School kids have classes to prepare for Confirmation on Sunday afternoons. The High School youth have their own room where on Sunday mornings they share their thoughts and concerns with the Youth Forum leaders. Summer mission trips are often on the agenda. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and checkout the calendar for other activities for children and youth. See more. . .

How does St. Luke’s support the community?

Believing that each of us needs to be Christ’s hands in our community, we invite you to join with us as we contribute our time, energy and resources to these local organizations and activities. in addition, our building is used by various community groups. See more. . .

Are there Bible studies for adults?

The Adult Forum on Sunday morning offers Bible study or takes up many different topics of current interest. The Men’s Breakfast on Tuesday morning is also topical. Study of Scripture is the focus of the Thursday Morning Bible Study and the Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study. Many of the classes meet in person, others are held via Zoom or are hybrid. A place is waiting for you. Check the calendar for day and time.

What about baptisms, weddings, and funerals?

We welcome the opportunity to provide pastoral services to the community as well as members of the congregation. If you are desiring any of the following pastoral services, please consider the following practices regarding these rites of the church: See More. . .

How can I become a member?

Contact the church office for an appointment to speak to one of the pastors. They will be happy to get to know you and answer your questions. New members are received several times a year. Meanwhile, you are invited to participate in worship and any of the activities that interest you.