With the Gospel according to John, Jesus is proclaimed as the triumphant king who reigns from even the cross. We do not mourn this day, but gather to celebrate Christ’s passion and to find strength and hope in and through him.

The heartbeat of Maundy Thursday is Jesus’ commandment to love one another. In washing his disciples’ feet, Jesus shows his example of what it means to humbly care for one another – especially those pushed to the margins – and to follow his example. At the Lord’s table, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice, offering ourselves in love for the life of the world, all while remembering the Passover feast set before us.

Rostered leaders and the community are invited to take part in the synod’s annual Chrism Mass. The service of Holy Communion also entails the blessing of oil and the Affirmation of Vocation for rostered leaders in the ELCA.

Vials of oil will be available to take to individual parishes, and vials from previous years may be brought and recycled. A luncheon will follow. Please RSVP for lunch by April 7th to office@edgebrooklutheran.org or 773-763-2121.

The crowds gathered to welcome Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and so do we! Join as at worship this weekend to wave palms, shout Hosanna, and give praise to the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

Despite Spring Break, Sunday School will occur at 9:45am.

Each summer, our youth serve in communities outside of Chicago, and this July, 19 youth will head to Colorado. ELC helps get them there through prayer, encouragement, and financial support. Join us for the Spaghetti Dinner, hear the life-changing stories of our youth, and listen to LIVE MUSIC from Second Hand Soul Band. Tickets will be on sale, starting next week, with a suggested donation of $20 ($25 at the door). We thank you for your support!

OASIS hosts a Senior Senior Luncheon on Tuesday, March 5th for our older, wiser Lutherans and their caregivers. Bingo starts at 10:30am in Fellowship Hall, followed by lunch. Even if you don't consider yourself a "senior" please join us and RSVP to Jeannie or call or email the church office by Friday, March 2nd! See you there!

God makes us one body through many parts, filled with relationships and connections. We are blessed with many volunteers who work and serve through the power of the Holy Spirit and we want to celebrate and thank them for their presence and their gifts at ELC through a brunch! Come and eat with us, giving thanks and praise to God!

Please note that our Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 10 as we thank God for the many blessings of 2018, share our new ministry strategy initiative, elect new leaders to council, and vote on the 2019 budget. Worship will be at 10am, followed by the meeting, and a potluck lunch. Hope to see you there!

For the potluck, ELC will provide the entrée, so please bring the following item based on the first letter of your last name...

• A-G: Dessert

• H-N: Salad

• O-Z: Side Dish

While Advent is a season of hope and Christmas is a season of joy, not everyone feels hopeful or like celebrating. Grief, illness, aging, depression, loneliness, unemployment, loss and stress are magnified. The Longest Night service provides a time and place of solace where, in our sorrow, we still long for hope. We come together seeking healing and room to share grief, sadness, loneliness or confusion when these emotions feel out of place during the holidays. Join us for a time of healing, song, and prayer, Thursday, December 20th at 7pm. May the hope of the Christ child sustain us through this darkness together, that we may shine again.

Please join in an evening of shopping and fellowship on Friday, November 30th from 6-10pm in Fellowship Hall, hosted by ELC’s new Spirited Women Ministry. Admission is FREE, and vendors, crafters, and artists have been invited.

Some of the vendors that will be at this great, holiday event will be: Mary Kay, ThirtyOne Bags, Lipsense, Stella & Dot Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, LuLaRoe ladies’ fashions, D-Terra Essential Oils, Illuminative (Comfy Clothing), local artists-jewelry, bath bombs and MUCH MORE!

If you are able, please bring personal care items for our Outreach Ministries to donate to those in need. Suggestions: soap, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine products.

Let Christmas comes early with ELC’s Annual Candy Cane Lane and Children’s Christmas Market on Sunday, November 25th from 1-3pm. Your little one will find the perfect gift for you and your family, as they travel with their own personal shopping elf to help them shop and use their money wisely, finding incredible treasures for the whole family for a fraction of the cost. Gifts are then wrapped and given to the child to distribute. All proceeds go toward the youth’s mission trip to Colorado this summer. 

Work alongside ELC's youth in a one-of-a-kind food packing experience on Monday, November 12th from 12-2pm at the Schaumburg site! Pack rice, soy, dried veggies and nutrients into bags that are sealed, boxed, shipped and delivered to hungry children all over the world! Join us November 12th and register at https://www.fmsc.org/join-group?joincode=2WPD2V by November 9th so we know you’re coming. Contact Pastor Christina with any questions.

No Tricks and ALL the Treats!

Celebrate Halloween at ELC on Wednesday, October 31st from 4-6pm.

We'll have games, prizes, and lots of candy for all the little ghouls, goblins, princesses and superheroes. in the community.

Grandparents bring your grandchildren, parents bring the kids or come on your own. Everyone is welcome as OASIS hosts the 4th Annual Halloween Dinner & Pumpkin Carving on Friday, October 19th.

A delicious and family-friendly dinner will be served at 6pm, and after dinner, we'll decorate the pumpkins! We have the supplies, you just bring your creativity.

The cost for the event is $5, and reservations are required. Please RSVP no later than Monday, October 15th to the church office or Jeannie Greenberg

In honor of St. Francis Day, ELC is hosting a Blessing of the Animals Service on Saturday, October 6th at 3:30pm on the church lawn.

It will be a time for all members of our community (human and animal, alike) to reflect on the joy that animals bring to our lives through song, words, and individual blessings. All are welcome!

To further honor all of God’s creatures, we ask that all participants bring a donation or money to be given to the Chicago Canine Rescue https://chicagocaninerescue.org/. If you cannot attend the service, still feel free to bring donations to the church house. 

OASIS presents a living history portrayal of Rachel Carson, on Friday, September 21st at 7pm in Fellowship Hall. Carson was an influential biologist in the modern ecology movement and author of best-seller, Silent Spring. In this living-history program, set in 1963, actress and historian Leslie Goddard portrays Carson as she discusses her childhood love for the living world, her passion for writing, and her work to awaken the world to the beauty and fragility of nature. Light refreshments will be served.

We have some great opportunities this year for our preschool through 12th graders. Our first Sunday School class will begin on September 16th at 9:45am. Register your family for this year of Christian Education online See you there!

There’s one month until Rally Day! That means one month until we worship out on the lawn at 10am, sign up for what we want to rally around this year, and have a delicious potluck lunch. We’ll have games for youth and kids and plenty of opportunity to share the highlights of the summer and what we’re looking forward to with ELC this year. Save the Date, and join us at Rally Day!!

OASIS hosts the Senior Senior Luncheon on Tuesday, September 4th at 10:30am in Fellowship Hall. Our guest speakers are Renee Hansen and Judy Nelson. They will be speaking on their trip to South Africa, as well as a short video. They are excited about sharing their experiences with us. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Jeannie Greenberg by Friday, September 1st. Lunch will be served after the program.

Tuesday is the first day of school for CPS.  ELC will be welcoming our neighbors at Edgebrook School back to school the Lutheran way - with free coffee!  

From 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5, we will have a table of free coffee and a few treats to welcome everyone back to school and to introduce ELC and everything we have to offer to families in the neighborhood.  

We welcome anyone who is available to greet parents and teachers (including Edgebrook's new interim Principal Unger and other staff) for an hour and to join Pr. Joe, Pr. Christina and others as we reach out to welcome our neighbors. 

 Parents of Edgebrook students -- please stop by before or after drop off to say hello and welcome all your school friends to get some free coffee as well.  Our table will be behind the school near the basketball court (northwest side of the school).  Questions?  Jennifer Kendzior at jenniferkendzior@yahoo.com.

Edgebrook Lutheran Church is hosting another Disney Music Festival on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 6:30pm, outside on the west lawn. The Festival will feature songs from favorite Disney movies, including ‘sing-a-long’ songs. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy during the concert.

Everyone is welcome, so please invite your friends and neighbors. 

Admission is free. A free will offering will benefit future community musical events.

Come join us at worship on Sunday, August 12th as we share a special send-off blessing for our young adults who are heading off to college and other academic pursuits, as well as our seminarian, Jason Schultz.

Jason will be going to United Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Nebraska for his year-long internship, starting August 5th. He will learn ministry in the field and be supervised by Rev. Dr. Neal Anthony, the pastor of United. Internship is an important part of seminary education and the discernment process. 

Celebrate with us at a special coffee hour on Sunday, August 12th and join us as we send them off on this new adventure.