Christmas Eve Barn Service 4 pm

We’re heading out to the country again this year to worship the newborn Christ Child in a powerful setting - a barn!  Yes – a barn with straw, animals, and the quiet outdoor peace of that first Christmas when the baby Jesus was laid in a manger.   You’ll want to dress warm – so boots, coats, and mittens are welcome wear for the evening.  

Directions to the Rodawold Farm at 17292 Ballou Road:  Go east on Ballou Road off of Route 102.  (You’ll be turning at the electric plant on the corner of 102 and Ballou).  Go east about 5 miles and cross Chicago Road.  Continue east for another 2.2 miles and the farm is on the north side of the road.  

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 10 pm

Our 10 o’clock service will be the traditional candlelight service many us have grown to know so well over the years.  We will hear again the story of Christmas - the birth of Jesus and the Word made flesh. We will join in the Christmas carols and hymns that mean so much to us. There will be special music and instrumentalists (including Pastor’s daughter, Anna!)  We will gather for Holy Communion - and of course ending our service by candlelight.  Come and worship during our Christmas Eve Candlelight service. 

Super Size your Sunday School Experience!

October 14, 10:30 am. Ages 3 through Jr. High are welcome to join in the festivities.

2012 Pet Blessing

...in the church yard, Sunday, October 21 after worship, about 10:30 am.  All species (and their owners) are welcome.

Welcome home, Pastor Chris!

Pastor Chris Beamsley returns Sept. 9 after wandering (not aimlessly) MN and AK wilderness areas.  Join us at 9 am to welcome him back.  Thanks to Pr. Peter Mannoja for filling in this summer, and for Pr. Marcia Urban for filling in Sept. 2.

Relay for Life, annual summer event

www.relayforlife.org/wilmingtonbraidwoodil Visit the website to support Grace Lutheran's Relay for Life team.  The event is on August 4.  Team member or not, you're welcome to join us in the celebration of cancer survivors.  Plenty of food and activities...event starts at 4 pm at the Wilmington High School.

Summer is here for sure!

Join us for worship at 9 am every Sunday.