About Concordia Lutheran Church

About Concordia Lutheran Church2019-12-18T21:59:20+00:00

Welcome! We’re glad you found us!  As Christians, we welcome everyone into our church and understand that our members come from all walks of life. We are all alike in that we’re seeking a faith community where we can experience God’s love and grace in our lives, and grow in our relationships with God and with each other.  At Concordia Lutheran Church, we constantly aspire to Proclaim, Grow & Live:

Proclaim. At Concordia Lutheran Church, we show our love for God by proclaiming our faith through regular worship and the use of our gifts in sharing the good news. We invite you to worship with us at our Seeley location or at our Whipple location.

Grow. We grow in our faith community at Concordia Lutheran Church through faith formation opportunities and various community gatherings.

Live. Our connection groups support community-building efforts within our church congregation and in our surrounding neighborhood. We offer opportunities for our members to get to know one another better, while uniting together to be a force for good in our local communities. Learn more about how to get involved in our community here.

Concordia Place & Concordia Day

In 1981, Concordia Church founded what is today Concordia Place out of its belief that the vitality of the urban church is rooted in its outreach to the community through education and service. Just days after The Reverend Nicholas J. Zook started as pastor of Concordia Church, three single mothers approached him asking for help with after-school care for their children. It would have been easy to say, “no.”

Like many urban churches at that time, Concordia Lutheran Church was struggling financially and facing closure. The families were not members of the church and had very little means. However, the church focused beyond its walls to the needs of the larger community and said “YES” to create an after-school program that today is Concordia Place. Learn more about Concordia Place, a thriving community ministry located in North Center and Avondale, and its sister mission, Concordia Day, which launched in August 2016.

Concordia Lutheran Church FAQ

What Is Concordia Lutheran Church?2017-05-31T15:59:31+00:00

Concordia Lutheran Church is a Christian faith community inspiring its members to follow their faith, live their faith, and feel connected together with others of faith.

What is the Concordia Lutheran Church Mission Statement?2017-08-26T21:43:27+00:00

A member congregation of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, we at Concordia Lutheran Church strive to “Love God, Love Our Neighbors” through all that we do.

Where is Concordia Lutheran Church located in Chicago?2017-05-31T15:57:35+00:00

We have two Concordia Church locations: the first on Seeley and the second on Whipple.

Is there parking at Concordia Church?2019-12-18T22:02:39+00:00

Yes! There is free street parking in the residential neighborhood around the church building.

I have children. How family-friendly is Concordia Lutheran Church?2022-06-09T15:52:04+00:00

Very! Check out Family Faith webpage for more information and for our library of family-friendly resources! We have a large cross-section of families who are part of our growing congregation, and we are proud to offer many ways to engage children of all ages so they enjoy coming to church and have a true opportunity to grow in faith. We have a special area – called Family Space – in the back of our sanctuary that provides children and their parents an inclusive place to be during the worship service, filled with coloring pages, books, and other activities for the kids.

What are Sunday worship services like at Concordia Lutheran Church?2022-06-09T15:53:49+00:00

Services focus on God’s love and grace for all people. When you first come to Concordia Lutheran Church, you will receive an outline of the day’s worship service which includes a children’s message, assigned readings from the Bible, community prayers, a message from the Pastor, and Holy Communion.

At Concordia Church on Seeley, the 8:00am service is spoken, while the 9:00am Sunday service includes uplifting music, which often involves guest musicians and congregational singing. Holy Communion is served every week. The first service lasts approximately 30 minutes, and the second service lasts approximately one hour.

If you are new to the community, we invite you to share in a Sunday service with us at Concordia Church on Seeley.

I’m not a member. Can I still participate in Holy Communion?2019-12-18T21:48:26+00:00

We invite all who are baptized to receive Holy Communion. The bread used for communion is gluten-free. Anyone unable to come to the altar should inform the usher and Communion will be brought to you at your seat.

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