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.

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We welcome and affirm all of God’s children into the full life and participation of our congregation, including those who are LGBTQIA+.

In-Person, Online & Streaming

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m. – simple liturgy of Holy Communion

9:30 a.m. – faith formation for all ages [Sunday School, Adult Formation, Choirs etc.]

10:45 a.m. – principal service of Holy Communion with musical ensembles, children’s messages, and other special rites

We celebrate
Holy Communion
at every service.

To watch the 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service live stream, click on the video above or go to: https://www.youtube.com/@StLukesprVideo/streams 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

J. S. Bach (1685-1750) one of the greatest composers of all time, played an important role in the heritage of Lutheran music. Enjoy his Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, played by Liene Andreta Kalnciema at the Riga Cathedral in Latvia.. #A-704448

FROM THE PASTOR

November Daily Prayer

As we enter November, the spirit of All Saints’ Day invites us to reflect on the saints who have shaped our lives. This month, consider embracing a simple but profound prayer practice: daily gratitude for those who have touched your journey, now departed yet enduring in their influence. Each day, you’ll be guided to remember someone specific—a mentor, a friend, a family member, or even a challenging figure—who has left a mark on your soul. Let this practice deepen your appreciation and connection to these beloved saints, grounding your days in gratitude and remembrance.

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In Our Congregation

There is a movement in this country that seeks to define “real Americans” as white, Christian and native born. That is not only untrue but unpatriotic. In her video addressing Christian Nationalism, Bishop Eaton reminds us that “what binds us together is not ethnicity, but shared participation in our civic life springing out of our cultural heritages and working for the common good.”

Summer Music Academy and Festival

Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM) is the nation’s premier faith-based music academy for high school students. Students come together from all over the country to immerse themselves in…

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Womens Gathering

St. Luke’s Ladies Gathering Group will meet on November 9 at 12 noon. Kathryn Johnson will speak about “Celebrating Women Witnesses to Faith, Love, and Hope,” lifting up surprising figures…

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All Saints Sunday

On November 3 we celebrate All Saints Sunday with one service at 10:45 a.m. It is our annual observance and celebration of all who were baptized or died since our…

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Election Day Prayer Vigil

All are invited to offer prayer on Election Day, November 5, between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Sanctuary will be open for silent prayer and lighting of candles.

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Learn about St. Luke’s

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. . .

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. . .

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.

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. . .

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. . .

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 Wednesday Morning Bible Study  and the Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study.  A place is waiting for you. Check the calendar for day and time.

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. . .

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.