TOMORROW: We need new Sunday School teachers this year, and we will train you! Please prayerfully consider, every Sunday you can help makes a big difference to the faith lives of our kids! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #sundayschool #ministryinaction #christianeducation #faithconversations #LivingWatersCL

Want to know all that happened at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly this July? Read all about it here: https://resources.elca.org/churchwide-assembly/summary-of-actions-of-the-2025-churchwide-assembly/ #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #nisynod #ministryinaction #partnerships #elca #LivingWatersCL #UnityInChrist #lutheran #wearethechurch

TRUNK OR TREAT is back! Sat. Oct 25th 2-5 PM Event Info Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19zjoDCG9M/ #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #livingwaterslive #trunkortreat #halloween #halloween2025 #LivingWatersCL #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #outreach

We are STEPPING up our charity walk game this year! Crop Walk is 9/28 at 1 pm with proceeds helping feed people around the world. NAMI Walk is 10/4 at 9 am, with proceeds helping mental health in our county. Can you walk the walk and participate in both?!? Join and/or give to our Crop Walk Team Here: https://events.crophungerwalk.org/cropwalks/team/living-waters-lutheran-crystal-lake Join and/or give to our NAMI Walk Team Here: https://www.namiwalks.org/teams/78126 #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #mentalhealth #generosity #ministryinaction #feedingthehungry #partnerships #outside #donationsneeded #wearethechurch #outreach #LivingWatersCL

Thank you to everyone who helped pack 50 blessing bags on Sunday! We will bless them in worship Sunday #livingwaterslive #mchenrycountyil #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #sharingthegraceofchrist #calledtoserve #ministryinaction #feedingthehungry #foodpantry #LivingWatersCL

Welcome to the 3 families who joined our congregation Sunday! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #newmembers #community #goodnews #godlovesall #GodIsHere #LivingWatersCL

It's baaaack! Our Mental Health Series returns for season 5 right now over on facebook and youtube! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #mentalhealth #mhatlw #mentalhealthday #HealthAndWholeness #faithconversations #LivingWatersCL

What is going on here? Listen to yesterday’s sermon to find out! Here’s a hint: Philemon #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #sermonecho #ministryinaction #GodIsHere #worship #LivingWatersCL

Tomorrow after worship we will be packing the Blessing Bags for the unhoused that we have been collecting supplies for. Please join us and help as we are one of the thousands of projects happening across the ELCA tomorrow! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #ministryinaction #EveryGiftMatters #calledtoserve #sharingthegraceofchrist #outreach #GodIsHere #elca #wearethechurch #nisynod #gwoh #LivingWatersCL

We are stepping up our charity walk game this year! Crop Walk is 9/28 at 1 pm with proceeds helping feed people around the world. NAMI Walk is 10/4 at 9 am, with proceeds helping mental health in our county. Can you walk the walk and participate in both?!? Join and/or give to our Crop Walk Team Here: https://events.crophungerwalk.org/cropwalks/team/living-waters-lutheran-crystal-lake Join and/or give to our NAMI Walk Team Here: https://www.namiwalks.org/teams/78126 #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #mentalhealth #generosity #ministryinaction #feedingthehungry #partnerships #outside #donationsneeded #wearethechurch #outreach #LivingWatersCL

New Member Sunday is this week, where we will officially welcome 3 families into our congregation! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #newmembers #community #goodnews #godlovesall #GodIsHere #LivingWatersCL

We need new Sunday School teachers this year, and we will train you! Please prayerfully consider, every Sunday you can help makes a big difference to the faith lives of our kids! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #sundayschool #ministryinaction #christianeducation #faithconversations #LivingWatersCL

Help us feed the hungry in our community. Join us in volunteering at the CLFP TOMORROW any time you can between 8-2. #livingwaterslive #mchenrycountyil #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #sharingthegraceofchrist #calledtoserve #ministryinaction #feedingthehungry #foodpantry #LivingWatersCL

It's baaaack! Our Mental Health Series returns for season 5! Keep an eye out on the second Monday of the month at 630 pm on our facebook and youtube pages. #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #mentalhealth #mhatlw #mentalhealthday #HealthAndWholeness #faithconversations #LivingWatersCL

Happy Labor Day! Enjoy this time to rest! The office is closed today #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #lakeinthehillsil #sharingthegraceofchrist #rest #LaborDay #godgivesusrest #LivingWatersCL

Who is ready for Season 3 of the Chosen Bible Study?!? Starts on 9/17 at 7 pm. #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #readingthebible #biblestudy #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL

Feeling like the world is crazy right now? Don't worry, there is good news found in God's word! Join us in worship 8/10-8/31 to hear this Summer's Sermon Series: "When It Feels Like The World Is Ending: God's Good News When We Need It The Most". The grand finale this Sunday: "Good News Right Now!" #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #GoodNews #readingthebible #worship #GodsWord #GodIsHere #sermonseries #Hope #faithconversations #LivingWatersCL

All giving to the Change for Change fund for this Quarter will go to Young At Heart Senior Pet Adoptions! Thanks for your generosity! #livingwaterslive #newlife #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #EveryGiftMatters #ministryinaction #changeforchange #LivingWatersCL

There is no Thursday Lectionary Bible Study this week. But we will return next week, 9/4/25! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #sharingthegraceofchrist #goodnews #readingthebible #biblestudy #GodsWord #godlovesall #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL

We are very excited that Jackson was officially installed during worship this past Sunday! Our music ministry is very blessed #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #community #Musicministry #Welcoming #sharingthegraceofchrist #blessing #LivingWatersCL

Tomorrow is our next Crop Walk fundraiser! Feed the hungry by eating, talk about a win-win! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #cropwalk #foodpantry #generosity #sharingthegraceofchrist #EveryGiftMatters #ministryinaction #feedingthehungry #LivingWatersCL

Kickoff Sunday was a hit once again this year. Thank you to everyone who made it possible and came out to the event! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #outside #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #fun #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL

TOMORROW!!! Event info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FJqsq7FTg/ #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #outside #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #fun #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL

Feeling like the world is crazy right now? Don't worry, there is good news found in God's word! Join us in worship 8/10-8/31 to hear this Summer's Sermon Series: "When It Feels Like The World Is Ending: God's Good News When We Need It The Most". Part 3 this Sunday: "Victory Over Death!" #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #GoodNews #readingthebible #worship #GodsWord #GodIsHere #sermonseries #Hope #faithconversations #LivingWatersCL

Stewardship Meeting tonight at 7 pm! Join us as we plan the exciting future here at Living Waters. #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #thankful #generosity #sharingthegraceofchrist #EveryGiftMatters #ministryinaction #stewardship #LivingWatersCL

We have sent our latest Change for Change donation to the McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force! Change for Change is our rotating offering that supports local charities, causes and organizations. Together we are sending out $457.13 to help with mental health needs here in our county. Thank you for your generosity #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #thankful #Godsgifts #generosity #stewardship #sharingthegraceofchrist #changeforchange #LivingWatersCL

THIS SUNDAY!!! Event info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FJqsq7FTg/ #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #outside #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #fun #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL

Today is Jackson's first day on staff at Living Waters! Please hold him in your prayers and welcome him. Jackson will be officially installed during worship this Sunday #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #community #Musicministry #Welcoming #sharingthegraceofchrist #blessing #LivingWatersCL

Email pastor to sign up for First Communion Class! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #GraceAlone #ChristAlone #Godisgood #feedingthehungry #GodsGift #firstcommunion #LivingWatersCL

Have someone in your family who is interested in confirmation class? Email Pastor! Usually 7th grade is the typical start but not required. #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #confirmation #ministryinaction #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL #faithconversations

Join us for youth group at 4 this Sunday! Meet at Living Waters. We will say goodbye to our seniors, hello to our freshmen, and plan our year ahead. #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #fun #youthgroup #LivingWatersCL

It is time to vote for the next Change for Change recipient! Link has been sent out on realm. Which local nonprofit organization will we give to next? #livingwaterslive #newlife #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #EveryGiftMatters #ministryinaction #changeforchange #LivingWatersCL

Feeling like the world is crazy right now? Don't worry, there is good news found in God's word! Join us in worship 8/10-8/31 to hear this Summer's Sermon Series: "When It Feels Like The World Is Ending: God's Good News When We Need It The Most". Part 2 this Sunday: "The Angst of Uncertainty" #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #GoodNews #readingthebible #worship #GodsWord #GodIsHere #sermonseries #Hope #faithconversations #LivingWatersCL

Together we pray for our community as a new school year begins 🙏 #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #godlovesall #backtoschool #prayer #LivingWatersCL

The first fundraiser is on TODAY at Lou's Lakewood. Help us feed the hungry! Crop Walk is on 9/28 at 1 pm this year, mark your calendar! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #cropwalk #foodpantry #generosity #sharingthegraceofchrist #EveryGiftMatters #ministryinaction #feedingthehungry #LivingWatersCL

Less than 2 weeks away! Going to be a great time as always! All are welcome! Event info here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FJqsq7FTg/ #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #outside #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #fun #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL

Thank you to everyone who came out to help clear up the LARGE downed tree from last week’s storms #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #community #creationcare #propertyteam #outside #volunteers #LivingWatersCL

A picture of the backpacks we donated before they were given away to 200 families getting help for back to school. So happy we can do our part to serve our community! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #EveryGiftMatters #calledtoserve #ministryinaction #UnityInChrist #wearethechurch #LivingWatersCL #backtoschool

Feeling like the world is crazy right now? Don't worry, there is good news found in God's word! Join us in worship 8/10-8/31 to hear this Summer's Sermon Series: "When It Feels Like The World Is Ending: God's Good News When We Need It The Most". Part 1 this Sunday: "The Sky Is Falling" #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #GoodNews #readingthebible #worship #GodsWord #GodIsHere #sermonseries #Hope #faithconversations #LivingWatersCL

This is the event we collected the backpacks for. Please share for any who needs these free resources! Taking place at the Evangelical Free Church on Crystal Lake Ave #livingwaterslive #mchenrycountyil #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #EveryGiftMatters #calledtoserve #ministryinaction #donationsneeded #blessing #LivingWatersCL #BackToSchool

Meeting MOVED TO 8/21 at 7 pm! Join us as we plan the exciting future here at Living Waters. #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #thankful #generosity #sharingthegraceofchrist #EveryGiftMatters #ministryinaction #stewardship #LivingWatersCL

Please join us in welcoming our new music director Jackson Pierzina! Jackson’s first day with us will be 8/18, and he will officially be installed during worship on 8/24, a perfect addition to Kickoff Sunday! We are very thankful for Jackson, he is very gifted and believe he will be a great fit here at Living Waters. Here is some info about Jackson: Jackson Pierzina, music director, is thrilled to be joining the Living Waters Lutheran Church community! A recent graduate of Northwestern University, Jackson studied both vocal performance and music direction. Currently working with nearly thirty private voice and piano students, Jackson finds great joy in teaching and collaborating with musicians of all ages and skill levels. He currently serves as the Assistant Director for Voices in Harmony and the co-director of the Encore Chamber Choir. He recently finished a year-long apprenticeship with the music program at the First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake where he served as the assistant director for the Vestry Adult Choir, Alleluia Sound High School Choir, and Good Vibrations Bell Choir. A confirmed Lutheran, Jackson is excited to continue exploring his faith through collaborative music and leadership!

Email pastor to sign up for First Communion Class! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #GraceAlone #ChristAlone #Godisgood #feedingthehungry #GodsGift #firstcommunion #LivingWatersCL

Crop Walk is on 9/28 at 1 pm this year, mark your calendar! The first fundraiser is on Tuesday August 12th at Lou's Lakewood. Help us feed the hungry! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #cropwalk #foodpantry #generosity #sharingthegraceofchrist #EveryGiftMatters #ministryinaction #feedingthehungry #LivingWatersCL

Proud of our youth who yesterday in worship shared about the amazing mission trip to Duluth! If you missed it, check it out #LivingWatersLive #youthgroup #missiontrip #prayer #blessing #community #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #LivingWatersCL

Adults only game night has launched! Join us every 3rd Saturday of the month. BYOB and BYOF, and BYO Game! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #community #fellowship #LivingWatersCL #churchfamily #gamenight

Mark your calendars for 8/24, Kickoff Sunday is back! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #outside #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #fun #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL

THIS SUNDAY hear from the youth group about the amazing mission trip to Duluth! #LivingWatersLive #youthgroup #missiontrip #prayer #blessing #community #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #LivingWatersCL

We are collecting new backpacks to give away at our county's back to school event, please have them in by Sunday 8/3. Thanks for supporting local kids as they go back to school! #livingwaterslive #mchenrycountyil #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #EveryGiftMatters #calledtoserve #ministryinaction #donationsneeded #blessing #LivingWatersCL #BackToSchool

Feeling like the world is crazy right now? Don't worry, there is good news found in God's word! Join us in worship 8/10-8/31 to hear this Summer's Sermon Series: "When It Feels Like The World Is Ending: God's Good News When We Need It The Most" #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #GoodNews #readingthebible #worship #GodsWord #GodIsHere #sermonseries #Hope #faithconversations #LivingWatersCL

This week representatives from every synod of our ELCA will gather for the tri-annual Churchwide Assembly. Please be in prayer for this week long gathering as they discern the future of our denomination. #LivingWatersLive #ELCA #NISynod #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #prayer #ELCAcwa25

We are meeting to plan this fall's Bible Study curriculums and other exciting education opportunities. Join us! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #calledtoserve #ministryinaction #christianeducation #livingwatersclebration

We are collecting new backpacks to give away at our county's back to school event, please have them in by Sunday 8/3. Thanks for supporting local kids as they go back to school! #livingwaterslive #mchenrycountyil #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #EveryGiftMatters #calledtoserve #ministryinaction #donationsneeded #blessing #LivingWatersCL #BackToSchool

After being off last week, TBS is back! We meet every Thursday at 945 am, join us! We will study the scripture passages from the previous Sunday's worship service #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #readingthebible #Christianeducation #biblestudytools #LivingWatersCL

Help us feed the hungry in our community. Join us in volunteering at the CLFP TOMORROW any time you can between 8-2. #livingwaterslive #mchenrycountyil #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #sharingthegraceofchrist #calledtoserve #ministryinaction #feedingthehungry #foodpantry #LivingWatersCL

Bible For Beginners concludes with Revelation, "The Lost Gospels", and your bible questions for Pastor! No experience necessary! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #sharingthegraceofchrist #goodnews #readingthebible #biblestudy #GodsWord #godlovesall #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL

The youth group mission trip was amazing this year! Hear all about it on 8/3 in worship! #LivingWatersLive #youthgroup #missiontrip #prayer #blessing #community #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #LivingWatersCL

Worship team is meeting to discuss the summer sermon series and the fall! Join our team Sunday, we love new ideas! #livingwaterslive #mchenrycountyil #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #sharingthegraceofchrist #worship #ministryinaction #lent #LivingWatersCL

Some more sneak peaks at the Mission Trip this year: cleaned out an entire storage area, weeded a ton, and of course played some cards! #LivingWatersLive #youthgroup #missiontrip #prayer #blessing #community #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #LivingWatersCL

As Pastor is away on the mission trip, there is no Bible for Beginners or Thursday Lectionary Bible Study this week #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #sharingthegraceofchrist #goodnews #readingthebible #biblestudy #GodsWord #godlovesall #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL

Mission Trip pics! #LivingWatersLive #youthgroup #missiontrip #prayer #blessing #community #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #LivingWatersCL

From the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America page: Our hearts break anew with each update about the catastrophic flash floods in South Central Texas. We join Bishop Sue Briner’s call to “pray, pray, pray for those who are still lost as well as the families of those who are lost, who have died, or who have experienced loss of home or property.” Merciful God, hear our prayer. As ever and with your support, our church stands ready to walk with our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country as the floodwaters recede and rebuilding begins. Lutheran Disaster Response is coordinating with the Southwestern Texas Synod and will work with them and other partners to respond to urgent needs, provide emotional and spiritual care, and support cleanup and long-term recovery. Your gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response ensure that our neighbors are not alone on the long road to recovery after disasters like the floods in Texas. Give now at ELCA.org/flooding/donate.

The youth mission trip is off and running in Duluth! Please pray for them all!

This Sunday our youth head out to Duluth, Minnesota for their week long mission trip! Please keep them and our leaders in your prayers! #LivingWatersLive #youthgroup #missiontrip #prayer #blessing #community #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #LivingWatersCL

An impactful sermon series is coming your way this August... What could it be about? #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #GoodNews #readingthebible #worship #GodsWord #GodIsHere #sermonseries #Hope #faithconversations #LivingWatersCL

After a 2 week hiatus, TBS is back! We meet every Thursday at 945 am, join us! We will study the scripture passages from the previous Sunday's worship service #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #readingthebible #Christianeducation #biblestudytools #LivingWatersCL

Bible For Beginners continues tomorrow with the Epistles! Pastor will lead us through the basics of engaging God's word. No experience necessary! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #sharingthegraceofchrist #goodnews #readingthebible #biblestudy #GodsWord #godlovesall #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL

Music Director Search Update: We have had a number of qualified candidates apply! Our hiring team is in the process of scheduling interviews in the weeks ahead. Please keep praying as we discern who God is calling to be our next music director. https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ec96693819f9036b Director of Music - Crystal Lake, IL 60014 - Indeed.com

We blessed our BSA Troop 194 before they headed out for their camp out this week. Praying it is a great experience for them all! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #prayer #ministryinaction #blessing #bsa194 #LivingWatersCL

Happy Independence Day! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #4thofJuly #freedom #thankful #LivingWatersCL

"The same God who called you by name in the waters of baptism, calls to you now in a world of much needed planning and preparations, asking us, “but what about right now?” #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #thankful #sermonecho #Godisgood #GoodNews #GodIsHere #GodsGrace #LivingWatersCL #sharingthegraceofchrist

As Pastor is away on spiritual retreat, there is no Bible for Beginners or Thursday Lectionary Bible Study this week #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #sharingthegraceofchrist #goodnews #readingthebible #biblestudy #GodsWord #godlovesall #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL

Help us feed the hungry in our community. Join us in volunteering at the CLFP TOMORROW any time you can between 8-2. #livingwaterslive #mchenrycountyil #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #sharingthegraceofchrist #calledtoserve #ministryinaction #feedingthehungry #foodpantry #LivingWatersCL

We had a baptism on Sunday! Frankie, you are a beloved child of God! #livingwaterslive #Godsgifts #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #goodnews #baptism #worship #ministryinaction #GodsGift #LivingWatersCL

Rejoice! We have baptism tomorrow! Come join in the celebration of new life! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #goodnews #Godisgood #baptism #GodsGift #Godsgifts #community #LivingWatersCL

A quick look at what happened at Synod Assembly! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #crystallakeil #sharingthegraceofchrist #nisynod #LivingWatersCL #elca #NISynod25 #wearethechurch

Please join us in worship as we pray and bless our youth who will be going on the mission trip to Duluth in July! #LivingWatersLive #youthgroup #missiontrip #prayer #blessing #community #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #LivingWatersCL

God is a God of loving disruption. We are called to faithfully disrupt our broken world as well! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #thankful #sermonecho #Godisgood #GoodNews #GodsGrace #LivingWatersCL #sharingthegraceofchrist

Bible For Beginners continues tomorrow with the Gospels and Acts! Pastor will lead us through the basics of engaging God's word. No experience necessary! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #sharingthegraceofchrist #goodnews #readingthebible #biblestudy #GodsWord #godlovesall #christianeducation #LivingWatersCL

Cycling Without Age was with us to share about their mission, organization, and there were bike rides given after worship! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #fun #partnerships #volunteers #LivingWatersCL

God’s love is unconditional. God’s grace freely given. Thanks be to God! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #thankful #sharingthegraceofchrist #goodnews #Godislove #GraceAlone #Godisgood #GodsGift #blessing #LivingWatersCL

Northern Illinois Synod at assembly last Saturday voted to become an RIC Synod! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #lakeinthehillsil #sharingthegraceofchrist #godislove #nisynod #reconcilinginchrist #reconcilingworks #godlovesall #elca #faithconversations #UnityInChrist #wearethechurch #LivingWatersCL

From all of us at Living Waters, Happy Juneteenth! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #community #godislove #antiracism #Juneteenth #LivingWatersCL

This Sunday Cycling Without Age will be with us to share about their mission, organization, and there are rumors of bike rides being given after worship! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #fun #partnerships #volunteers #LivingWatersCL

Help us feed the hungry in our community. Join us in volunteering at the CLFP TOMORROW any time you can between 8-2. #livingwaterslive #mchenrycountyil #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #sharingthegraceofchrist #calledtoserve #ministryinaction #feedingthehungry #foodpantry #LivingWatersCL

Dropped off our thank you card and cookies to the Crystal Lake Police Department yesterday. We are very thankful for all the ways they protect and serve our community! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #lakeinthehillsil #thankful #community #calledtoserve #partnerships #LivingWatersCL

We had a great time a Woodstock Pride yesterday! God is good and God loves all! #livingwaterslive #godislove #fun #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #woodstockil #pride2025 #pride #elca #reconcilinginchrist #ministryinaction #Godisgood #sharingthegraceofchrist #LivingWatersCL

Happy Father's Day! Thank you to all fathers and fatherly figures in our lives! God lives through your love #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #godislove #LivingWatersCL #fathersday #Fathersday2025

Get excited! Because you know what tomorrow is?!?! Here is a hint... #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #goodnews #godislove #readingthebible #Godisgood #GodIsHere #holytrinity #LivingWatersCL

We are hiring a new music director! https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ec96693819f9036b Director of Music - Crystal Lake, IL 60014 - Indeed.com

On Sunday 6/22/25, Cycling Without Age will be with us to share about their mission, organization, and there are rumors of bike rides being given after worship! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #fun #partnerships #volunteers #LivingWatersCL

Look who is helping at opening worship at Synod Assembly! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #crystallakeil #sharingthegraceofchrist #nisynod #LivingWatersCL #elca #NISynod25 #wearethechurch

Please hold in prayer our synod as we gather for our annual assembly where Tracy, T, and Pastor Zach are representing us. Want to know what will be happening at Synod Assembly? Check it out here: https://nisynod.org/programs/2025-synod-assembly #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #crystallakeil #sharingthegraceofchrist #nisynod #LivingWatersCL #elca #NISynod25 #wearethechurch

We will have a table again at Woodstock Pride Fest this Sunday, as part of a coalition of ELCA congregations in the county. See you there! #livingwaterslive #Godislove #fun #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #pride2025 #pride #reconcilinginchrist #ministryinaction #Godisgood #loveislove #sharingthegraceofchrist #LivingWatersCL

Our second annual Reconciling In Christ Sunday was wonderful. If you want to give to our special offering to support ReconcilingWorks, you can give here: https://onrealm.org/livingwaterslutheranchurch/give/RIC Thank you for your generosity and support for the greater Church's mission of intentional inclusivity! #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #godislove #GodsJustice #elca #blessing #godlovesall #reconcilinginchrist #reconcilingworks #nisynod #SermonEcho #LivingWatersCL

Our Mental Health Series has a June episode this year! It is on facebook and youtube now! Wow! Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) is who we are hearing from today, enjoy! And as always if you need help, have question, or need more information please ask us! #livingwaterslive #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #newlife #NISRA #mentalhealth #sharingthegraceofchrist #mhatlw #ThereIsHelp #godlovesall #inclusivity #LivingWatersCL

This past weekend our congregation received online trolling and threats from an account that does not appear to be a real person. The dozens of posts were vile and mostly homophobic in nature. If you are on our realm emailing list and app you were made aware of this on Saturday. The reason we did not post on social media is because our leadership agreed that we should take this threat seriously and report it to the police. Since we could not yet block this user due to Facebook policies, the police instructed not to engage them further, and to address on these spaces once the user had been blocked. Unfortunately, the police said this happens way too frequently, however the good news is twofold, one they have resources to deal with this sort of thing, and two while they deemed the threat to be very low, they made sure patrols checked on us Saturday and Sunday. Needless to say, we are very thankful for the Crystal Lake Police Department! We will have a card to sign to thank them next Sunday! (Don’t tag them so we can surprise them). They really liked the cookies last time we did a police appreciation day, so maybe we will do that again, donuts feel a little too stereotypical! We want to thank our congregation for not being deterred in celebrating all of God’s children, including people of all gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientations. RIC Sunday was a beautiful worship service and we give thanks for this resilient community of faith that shares the grace of Christ without hesitation! As we heard in scripture, the Holy Spirit will continue to lead us, at Pentecost, as the body of Christ, and in the mission of the gospel, including to places others will not, and to serve people at the margins. Thanks be to God! Love will win, God is so good

A reminder that tomorrow during our RIC Sunday worship service we will have our annual special offering to support ReconcilingWorks. Thank you for your generosity and support for the greater Church's mission of intentional inclusivity! You can give here: https://onrealm.org/livingwaterslutheranchurch/give/RIC #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #godislove #GodsJustice #elca #blessing #godlovesall #reconcilinginchrist #reconcilingworks #nisynod #SermonEcho #LivingWatersCL

Reconciling In Christ Sunday is THIS SUNDAY! This is our annual worship where we join congregations all over the country in accepting, affirming and lifting up in love our LGBTQIA+ siblings in Christ. Wear lots of colors! There will a special offering for Reconciling Works #livingwaterslive #lakeinthehillsil #crystallakeil #mchenrycountyil #sharingthegraceofchrist #godislove #GodsJustice #elca #blessing #godlovesall #reconcilinginchrist #Pride #Pride2025 #reconcilingworks #nisynod #LivingWatersCL

Please let Pastor Zach know if you would like to join the new member class of 2025. We are so excited to continue to grow our community! God is good! #livingwaterslive #sharingthegraceofchrist #goodnews #newmembers #crystallakeil #lakeinthehillsil #mchenrycountyil #elca #nisynod #GrowingMinistry #LivingWatersCL