Ministry at Wilmette Lutheran Church

Pastoral Care
Pastors visit with "the poor, the persecuted, the sick, the lonely, the forgotten, and all who suffer." They bring the Word and Sacrament to "all who are in danger (of any kind); that they may be relieved and protected."

These words from the prayers of the Order of Ordination remind us that a significant part of a pastor's call is to bring Jesus' love to those in need. Yes, pastors can very easily fill their days and evenings preparing for worship, preaching and teaching, attending meetings and answering mail, e-mail and phone calls.

Pastors are never too busy to visit with you, and welcome the opportunity to have conversation, prayer and Holy Communion. When the pastor asks if she can come visit, she hopes you will say, "Yes." And if she doesn't recognize that a visit would be helpful, she hopes you will ask, so she can say "Yes."

Women's group
Meets on the fourth Thursday of each month in members' homes. All women are invited for an afternoon of study, prayer, and fellowship. Offerings are used to support numerous worthy projects-Bethel Lutheran School, Holy Family School, Women's Prison Ministry and other Lutheran Social Service organizations; emergency relief for local needs;and purchase of special equipment for the church.. The group also supports congregation functions.

Prayer Breakfast
Saturday morning-all welcome; please call the church office for details regarding location and time.

Social Ministry
Awareness of needs both in the local community and in the world and opportunities to actively serve locally and globally.

  • Collection of food pantry items- 1st Sunday of each month
  • World Hunger Appeal - 3rd Sunday of each month
  • Ministry Moment : Global Mission Awareness - 4th Sunday of each month
  • Interfaith Sunday Soup Kitchen - Evanston's St Paul's Lutheran Church
  • CROP Walk - Fall fundraising to eliminate local and global hunger
  • Prison Ministry Support - Literature and tapes for parents and their children - Epiphany Sunday
  • Adoption of 2 children for Christmas Gifts through Lutheran Social Services (LSSI)
  • Youth Organization Umbrella (YOU) - Christmas gifts and support for at-risk students and families
  • Alternative Holiday Gift Bazaar - gifts for family and friends that honor others' needs around the world - 1st Sunday in Advent
  • WLC Endowment Fund - supports local and/or international needs selected annually.