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
God's Work, Our Hands
Every day, September
This year our day of service is physically distanced, so every day in September is God's Work Our Hands day. We encourage everyone to do random acts of kindness, contribute face masks to our collection, or contribute to sensory kits for School District 47.
Learn more.
See the list of needs for sensory kits.
Christian Education, Kids Edition:
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Sundays, starting September 13
We are 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 will be a virtual walk, meaning walkers will be encouraged to solicit donations online and walk with families or groups of 10 or fewer. The need to fight hunger is greater than ever!
Learn more ...
Every day, September
This year our day of service is physically distanced, so every day in September is God's Work Our Hands day. We encourage everyone to do random acts of kindness, contribute face masks to our collection, or contribute to sensory kits for School District 47.
Learn more.
See the list of needs for sensory kits.
Christian Education, Kids Edition:
Sign Up Now!
Sundays, starting September 13
We are 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 will be a virtual walk, meaning walkers will be encouraged to solicit donations online and walk with families or groups of 10 or fewer. The need to fight hunger is greater than ever!
Learn more ...
Anti-racism Conversations
7 PM, Wednesdays, on Zoom
Pastor Zach has been leading Zoom conversations about racism and how we can be more active in ending it. We also have a members-only group sharing thoughts on Facebook. Through September 2, the discussions will switch from a congregational conversation to one with the whole synod. For six Wednesdays and Thursdays (2 parallel sessions), Bishop Clements has been hosting a discussion of the book White Fragility. To participate in the meetings, look for the link in Realm, or contact pastor or the church office for an invitation. To join the Facebook group, visit the Facebook group page and click the Join button.
Crafting Together
1-5 PM, Saturday, September 19 (otherwise, 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, Part 1
Living Waters is blessed with a beautiful wooded area, but it has become overrun with invasive species. 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.
Outdoor Opportunities, Part 2
The harvest is under way! Living Waters is practicing good stewardship of our property by tending a garden to feed the hungry. You can help by joining the garden team, or come pick some produce and make a donation earmarked for Growing Hope Globally. To donate, click here, or text LWLC GHG (not case sensitive) to 73256. Or to learn more about our garden, click here.
7 PM, Wednesdays, on Zoom
Pastor Zach has been leading Zoom conversations about racism and how we can be more active in ending it. We also have a members-only group sharing thoughts on Facebook. Through September 2, the discussions will switch from a congregational conversation to one with the whole synod. For six Wednesdays and Thursdays (2 parallel sessions), Bishop Clements has been hosting a discussion of the book White Fragility. To participate in the meetings, look for the link in Realm, or contact pastor or the church office for an invitation. To join the Facebook group, visit the Facebook group page and click the Join button.
Crafting Together
1-5 PM, Saturday, September 19 (otherwise, 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, Part 1
Living Waters is blessed with a beautiful wooded area, but it has become overrun with invasive species. 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.
Outdoor Opportunities, Part 2
The harvest is under way! Living Waters is practicing good stewardship of our property by tending a garden to feed the hungry. You can help by joining the garden team, or come pick some produce and make a donation earmarked for Growing Hope Globally. To donate, click here, or text LWLC GHG (not case sensitive) to 73256. Or to learn more about our garden, click here.
Food Pantry service days
September 2 and 30 (Wednesdays)
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 ...
September 2 and 30 (Wednesdays)
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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