Living Waters Lutheran Church is committed to welcoming and equipping all who seek to discover and express God’s love. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are active online and are planning in-person activities in line with public-health guidelines. For daily updates and spiritual uplift, find us on Facebook!
#LivingWatersLive
In-person activities at Living Waters remain limited until further notice, but we are very much open online, in prayer, and in service. We are providing many ways to be church from our homes and online. Click here for updates and details, including information about the congregational council's planning for physical reopening.
To keep our community safe, we ask that everyone attending Living Waters in-person events wear a mask, refrain from hugs and handshakes, observe a 6-foot social distance, and complete a health checklist that will be provided.
View our services, prayers, Bible studies, and other videos on our YouTube page.
#LivingWatersLive
In-person activities at Living Waters remain limited until further notice, but we are very much open online, in prayer, and in service. We are providing many ways to be church from our homes and online. Click here for updates and details, including information about the congregational council's planning for physical reopening.
To keep our community safe, we ask that everyone attending Living Waters in-person events wear a mask, refrain from hugs and handshakes, observe a 6-foot social distance, and complete a health checklist that will be provided.
View our services, prayers, Bible studies, and other videos on our YouTube page.
Check Out These Opportunities
Enchanted Woods
9 AM to 9 PM, October 17 to November 1 (self-guided with safe distancing)
Join us as we go into the Enchanted Woods! We will have a walk through Living Waters wooded areas with tons of your favorite fairy tale creatures. Wear your costumes for great photo opportunities, and please bring a nonperishable food item to donate.
Click here for safety guidelines.
Anti-racism Conversations
7 PM, October 14 and 28, on Zoom
Pastor Zach is leading Zoom conversations about racism and how we can be more active in ending it. Currently, we are reading and discussing the book How to Be an Antiracist, as well as various news events and possible actions we can take. On a future date, we will have an extra session with guest presenters from the European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice. To participate in the meetings, look for the link in Realm, or contact pastor or the church office for an invitation.
We also have a members-only group sharing thoughts on Facebook. To join the Facebook group, visit the Facebook group page and click the Join button.
Outdoor Worship and Affirmation of Faith
9:30 AM, Sunday, October 25
Please register before you attend this service, which will be live-streamed on Facebook.
Christian Education, Kids Edition:
Sign Up Now!
Sundays, starting September 13
We have been modernizing and upgrading our #LivingWatersLive program for children in preschool through sixth grade, making it more active and interactive. Learn more and register.
Christian Education, Adults Edition:
Let's Talk about Freedom
Sundays at 10:30 on Zoom
Join us after Sunday worship to see friendly faces on Zoom and discuss matters of faith. Learn more.
Virtual CROP Walk
2 PM, Sunday, September 27
Because we are promoting health by complying with the guidelines to avoid large gatherings, this year's CROP Walk was a virtual walk, meaning walkers were encouraged to solicit donations online and walk with families or groups of 10 or fewer. As of early October, the participating congregations raised over $19,000, with over $4,500 from sponsors of Living Waters walkers! And you can still donate until the end of the year.
Learn more ...
9 AM to 9 PM, October 17 to November 1 (self-guided with safe distancing)
Join us as we go into the Enchanted Woods! We will have a walk through Living Waters wooded areas with tons of your favorite fairy tale creatures. Wear your costumes for great photo opportunities, and please bring a nonperishable food item to donate.
Click here for safety guidelines.
Anti-racism Conversations
7 PM, October 14 and 28, on Zoom
Pastor Zach is leading Zoom conversations about racism and how we can be more active in ending it. Currently, we are reading and discussing the book How to Be an Antiracist, as well as various news events and possible actions we can take. On a future date, we will have an extra session with guest presenters from the European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice. To participate in the meetings, look for the link in Realm, or contact pastor or the church office for an invitation.
We also have a members-only group sharing thoughts on Facebook. To join the Facebook group, visit the Facebook group page and click the Join button.
Outdoor Worship and Affirmation of Faith
9:30 AM, Sunday, October 25
Please register before you attend this service, which will be live-streamed on Facebook.
Christian Education, Kids Edition:
Sign Up Now!
Sundays, starting September 13
We have been modernizing and upgrading our #LivingWatersLive program for children in preschool through sixth grade, making it more active and interactive. Learn more and register.
Christian Education, Adults Edition:
Let's Talk about Freedom
Sundays at 10:30 on Zoom
Join us after Sunday worship to see friendly faces on Zoom and discuss matters of faith. Learn more.
Virtual CROP Walk
2 PM, Sunday, September 27
Because we are promoting health by complying with the guidelines to avoid large gatherings, this year's CROP Walk was a virtual walk, meaning walkers were encouraged to solicit donations online and walk with families or groups of 10 or fewer. As of early October, the participating congregations raised over $19,000, with over $4,500 from sponsors of Living Waters walkers! And you can still donate until the end of the year.
Learn more ...
Crafting Together
1-5 PM, 1st Saturday of each month, on Zoom
Anyone who enjoys doing crafts and would like to connect with others to chat and share your work is welcome to join this informal group on Zoom. To participate in this fellowship time, look for the link in Realm, or contact the church office for an invitation.
Outdoor Opportunities
Living Waters is blessed with a beautiful wooded area, but we realized in the spring that it had become overrun with invasive species. We have pulled mountains of weeds and seedlings and have planted some hardy perennials. If you'd enjoy working outside in nature, being in fellowship while properly distanced, join the weed-pulling team. Find us on Facebook or contact the church office.
1-5 PM, 1st Saturday of each month, on Zoom
Anyone who enjoys doing crafts and would like to connect with others to chat and share your work is welcome to join this informal group on Zoom. To participate in this fellowship time, look for the link in Realm, or contact the church office for an invitation.
Outdoor Opportunities
Living Waters is blessed with a beautiful wooded area, but we realized in the spring that it had become overrun with invasive species. We have pulled mountains of weeds and seedlings and have planted some hardy perennials. If you'd enjoy working outside in nature, being in fellowship while properly distanced, join the weed-pulling team. Find us on Facebook or contact the church office.
Food Pantry service day
Wednesday, October 28
During the current health crisis, many elderly and immune-compromised volunteers cannot help. If you can, please consider a few hours at the food pantry.
Volunteers from Living Waters serve at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry each month; you choose a morning or afternoon shift. Learn more ...
Wednesday, October 28
During the current health crisis, many elderly and immune-compromised volunteers cannot help. If you can, please consider a few hours at the food pantry.
Volunteers from Living Waters serve at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry each month; you choose a morning or afternoon shift. Learn more ...
FaithAt Living Waters we strive to grow in faith. We strive to growth through six faith disciplines which guide our lives.
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Our CommunityLiving Waters is a diverse, multi generational community of people who are gathered in the name of Christ to share each others struggles and achievements. There are many opportunities throughout the week and year where we gather for community.
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ServiceThroughout the year there are many opportunities to serve in the name of Christ. Our service is done out of gratitude for what Christ has first given to us. The ways we serve are many and varied. Living Waters has a particular heart for alleviating hunger, serving children as well as the under served in our community.
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