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Visitor Information
At Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, all activities flow from the knowledge that God’s
love, through Jesus Christ, makes a critical difference in the lives of individuals,
families, and society.
Pastoral Welcome
To our many visitors and/or those who would like more information about OSLC, we encourage you to take the time to browse the rest of our web site. We describe in detail the many ministries, programs and opportunities available here at OSLC. We invite you to visit and join us in weekend worship!
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The Mission Of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
By the power of God's love we:
- Welcome all people into a life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ and one another.
- Grow together in faith and understanding of God's grace.
- Equip each other to Make Christ Known in the world.
Our vision is to be a loving community where all people discover and grow an active faith in Jesus Christ that changes lives in the world.
At Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, all activities flow from the knowledge that God's love, through Jesus Christ, makes a critical difference in the lives of individuals, families, and society. This site details the many ways in which adults, children, life-long Christians and new believers come together at Our Saviour's to nurture one another in faith, and to bear the fruits of our faith to the world. |
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Statement of Welcome and Affirmation
It is the power of God's love that transforms us, makes us children of God and inspires us to live as God's people in our world.
Jesus broke through barriers and brokenness in the world to reach out to all. Our Saviour's Lutheran Church believes that all people are created by God and share the same need for forgiveness, hope and healing. Even on issues where it is difficult to reach a consensus, Our Saviour's desires to reflect the love of Jesus with a welcoming spirit. Moving beyond the common distinctions of race, national origin, age, gender, physical, mental and emotional condition or capacity, political perspective, personal history, marital status, sexual orientation, economic or social situation, we seek to…"Welcome all people into a life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ and one another."
Our Saviour's is a member of Lutherans Concerned North America-Reconciling in Christ Program.
Our Saviour's strives to "Grow together in faith and understanding of God's grace." All people in a life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ are encouraged to let God's Spirit deepen their relationship. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to grow spiritually through worship, prayer, Bible study, fellowship and service as we participate fully in the life of this congregation.
Our Saviour's also works to "Equip each other to Make Christ Known in the world." Our mission is to be ambassadors of Christ's love in the world. The life-giving work of Christ is accomplished as we discover and use the gifts that God has given us in our daily life and work.
Click here for our Congregation Constitution and Bylaws .
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What to Expect During Worship
Is everyone invited to take Communion?
All who believe in the saving grace of Jesus Christ and are baptized Christians are welcome to share in Holy Communion, celebrated at every weekend service.
Are my children welcome in church?
Yes! Children are invited to join in the children’s sermon, sing the songs, say prayers, or enjoy their very own children’s bulletin. We have a Quiet Room, adjacent to our Traditional Worship Space for our youngest worshipers, who may need some personalized attention. A nursery is provided during the 9:00 and 10:30 am services.
Does Our Saviour’s have a dress code?
No, please come as you are! Most people dress for the weather, while showing respect for the occasion of worshiping the Lord.
Does Our Saviour’s have women pastors?
Yes! Women are welcome to become ordained ministers in the ELCA, and Our Saviour’s currently has three women in pastoral positions.
What is the difference between the Traditional and Contemporary Services?
Our Traditional and Contemporary services run at the same time on Sundays at 9:00 and 10:30 am. See the “Worship” category for service descriptions.
Where should I park?
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church has a large parking lot
adjacent to our building. You may enter the parking lot
from Olive Street (enter heading south) or Dunton
Avenue (enter heading east). The AT&T building directly
south of our church offers their parking lot for our
use during worship service hours. Enter the AT&T
parking lot by turning to the west off of Arlington
Heights Road, and follow the path to the back of their
building.
Can I sit when everyone else is standing?
Yes, absolutely. Here at Our Saviour's, you stand "if
you are able." Some members prefer to sit during these
times.
Do I need to give money into the collection plate?
As a visitor, you are not asked nor expected to give
anything to Our Saviour's when the baskets are passed.
However, if you choose to become a regular worshipper
here at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, you need to know
up front that we take our response to God's blessings
seriously. If you choose to become a part of our
church, you will be expected to give freely, regularly,
generously, and proportionately to help carry out this
church's Mission and Vision as a congregation.
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Location Of Our Saviour's
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church is located at
1234 N. Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights, Illinois (a northwest suburb, located about 25 miles from downtown Chicago), at the intersection of Arlington Hts Rd. and Olive St. Click on our address for a location map and a layout map of our building. We have a large parking lot to the west of our building which has entrances off of Olive St. and Dunton Ave. Overflow parking is available at the Ameritech/SBC building lot just south of our building. Our phone number is 847-255-8700. Our fax is 847-255-8721.
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Special Needs
Our Saviour's addresses the special needs of its members and visitors. The building is handicapped accessible. We have handicap parking right outside the entrance to the main worship space. Entrances to both of the worship spaces are at the same level as the parking lot, with no ramps or steps. We have handicapped accessible washrooms located near the main worship space. Hearing enhancement units and large print bulletins are available for our worship services. Our main worship space seats 500 and our north worship space seats 200.
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Photo Tour
Click here for a photo tour of Our Saviours' facilities. It will open in a new browser window.
Click here for a photo tour of Our Saviours' Main Worship Space Stained Glass Windows. It will open in a new browser window.
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New Member Classes
Are you interested in joining Our Saviour’s? We offer quarterly New Member Classes.
If it is your desire to unite in membership at Our Saviour’s and to share our ministry here, or if you would like to come and learn more about Our Saviour’s and make your choice sometime later, please call Cheryl Boncher in the church office at 847-255-8700 ext. 223,
or email
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Calendar of Events
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What's New
Following is a summary of upcoming events of note. See the Parish Memo for full details.
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Administration & Staff
Pastoral Staff
See Church Staff section below. Click here for photos of our staff.
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Pastor on Call
If you, or someone in your family, need a hospital visit from a pastor, please contact Our Saviour’s at 847-255-8700 during office hours and the Pastor On Call will be notified right away. After hours, the Pastor On Call is carrying a pager to aid us in responding to needs. When you call 847-255-8700 and leave a message on the “Pastor On Call” voicemail, ext. 300, the pager is automatically called.
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Church Office Hours
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Church Staff
Click here to meet Our Senior Pastor! .
Click staff name below to send an e-mail.
If you do not have an email program, click here for an email form to send a message to a member of the staff at OSLC.
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Senior Pastor |
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Associate Pastor |
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Associate Pastor (part time) |
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Congregational Operations Officer |
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Music Director |
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Organist |
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Contemporary Worship Leader |
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Children's Ministry Coordinator |
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Youth Ministry Coordinator |
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Older Adult Ministry Coordinator |
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Office Assistant |
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Office Manager |
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Communications Coordinator |
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Personnel Manager |
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Bookkeeper |
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Barbara Vasquez |
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OSLC Church Officers and Council
These are Our Saviours Lutheran Church 2009-2010 Church Officers and the elected Church Council Members and the Committees that they represent. For more information, contact the Church Office at 847-255-8700 or e-mail the secretaries. Click on names to send an e-mail, if it is available. For a summary of council meetings, click here.
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| Secretary |
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| Financial Secretary |
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| Other Council Members |
| Shirley Garrison |
| Scott Gierke |
| Walter Grandberry |
| Julia Piontek |
| Allison Pozdol |
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Organizational Chart
Our Saviour's Senior Pastor is Daniel Hoeger. Assistant pastors are Gail Heidtke and Trish Baik.
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Finance and Stewardship
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Simply Giving |
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Simply Giving® is an automated giving program designed to help you conveniently and consistently contribute to Our Saviour's. Through Simply Giving®, your gifts are made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account. You determine the frequency and amount of your automatic gift—weekly, semi-monthly or monthly—the option is yours. There is no cost to you or Our Saviour's. Click the logo to go to the Simply Giving® page at Thrivent Lutheran Financial Services. Print and complete the form and return it to Our Saviour's.
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Stewardship
Click here for the 2010 Stewardship Info and Commitment Form
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Celebrating Missions and Ministries
Ministry Highlights Articles
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Annual Report
Click here for the 2009 Annual Report (702kb)
Click for February 21, 2010 Annual Meeting Summary.
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Memorial & Special Gifts
Click here for the Memorial and Special Gift List
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Mission Endowment Fund
Click here for the Mission Endowment Fund
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Heritage Society
The Heritage Society will have as members those who have decided to make a gift to Our Saviours in their will or other estate planning document. Click here for the Heritage Society
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Church History
Our Saviour's has been ministering to the people of Arlington Heights and the northwest suburbs of Chicago since 1955. Click here for a brief history with photos of our church and its leaders. Our baptized membership as of April 1, 2010 is 2396 and confirmed membership is 1830; average weekly worship attendance is 665.
In 2004-2005, Our Saviours celebrated its 50th Anniversary. The congregation looks forward to its next 50 years.
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Opportunities for Sharing your Time and Talents at OSLC
Click here for the Opportunities for Ministry
Click here for the Opportunities for Ministry Form
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Quick Link to Ministries at Our Saviours
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Google Search
Click here to use our search engine on the OSLC web pages to quickly find what you are looking for.
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Contact Us
Click here for an email form to send a message to a staff member at Our Saviour's.
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