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!
- Norridge Kindness & Earth DayWe had a wonderful time celebrating Kindness Day & Earth Day, where we came together and learned how to care for each other and for our home. Can’t wait forContinue reading “Norridge Kindness & Earth Day”
- Spread Kindness!Kindness Hearts are small, handmade gifts created by volunteers in our community. Made with reusable, eco-friendly materials, each heart is placed somewhere unexpected—a park bench, a library shelf, a caféContinue reading “Spread Kindness!”
- Holy WeekFrom palms to the cross to the empty tomb—these images tell the story we lived together. Here are our moments of prayer, service, sorrow, and joy. May they remind usContinue reading “Holy Week”
- 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”

