Welcome Pastor Tom to Acacia Park Lutheran Church!
The Rev. Tom Pels was installed as pastor of Acacia Park Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 14. The Rev. Nathan Klein, assistant to the bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the ELCA presided over the installation. Afterwards, we enjoyed fellowship over brunch!
- Spirit of TaizéBelow is the program so you can follow along with the reflections, silence, and print music.
- Ash WednesdayOn Ash Wednesday, our congregation began the Lenten season with a full day of worship and community. In the morning, neighbors stopped by for coffee and Ashes‑to‑Go, receiving a blessingContinue reading “Ash Wednesday”
- Celebration of Life: Bonita “Bonnie” CousinsWith heavy hearts, we share that our sister in Christ, Bonita “Bonnie” Cousins, passed through death into the eternal care of our Lord. Please hold Bonnie’s family and friends inContinue reading “Celebration of Life: Bonita “Bonnie” Cousins”
- The Checkmate Social (Feb)Back by popular demand, we gathered again for chess, board games, and of course, pizza! We are grateful for the community that is being built here!
- CandlemasOn Candlemas, we remember how Christ was revealed in the temple through the faithful testimony of Simeon and Anna—two elders whose lives were rooted in prayer, hope, and expectation. InContinue reading “Candlemas”

