local & global missions

God is at work in our community and around the world. 

Through partnerships, service, generosity, and relationships, Our Saviour's joins in God’s work of sharing hope, caring for our neighbors, and building a more compassionate world. Explore the many ways our congregation connects, serves, and makes a difference together. 

    • Baby Care: Supporting families with young children by providing diapers, clothing, baby essentials, and care to local and global partners.
    • Loaves & Fishes: Food and essential items for neighbors facing food insecurity.
    • Bridge Communities:  Support families working toward permanent housing through our partnership with Bridge Communities.
    • Feed the Need: Join thousands of volunteers from across our community to pack life-saving meals for children and families around the world through Feed My Starving Children.
    • Holy Family Ministries: Support education, mentoring, and opportunities for children and families in Chicago.
    • Lutheran Social Services of Illinois: provides compassionate care through foster care, mental health services, senior programs, housing, disability services, and other resources that help individuals and families thrive across Illinois.
    • Refugee Ministry: Help welcome refugee families through practical support, friendship, and community connections.
    • SamaraCare Counseling: provides compassionate mental health care through counseling, wellness programs, education, and other services that support individuals and families.
    • Bright Stars of Bethlehem: Supports educational opportunities, hope, and economic opportunity for students in Palestine through its partnership with Dar al-Kalima University and other ministries of the Christian Lutheran Church in Bethlehem.
    • Haiti Scholars: Support education, nutrition, and care for children in Haiti through scholarships and partnerships with Centre D’Etudes Lumiere.
    • Slovakia Ministry: Support our partnership with the Center for Christian Education in Slovakia, connecting communities through faith, education, and cultural exchange.
    • Mozambique Ministry: Support our partnership with Vida Humana, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mozambique, and ELCA Global Mission through education, nutrition, and healthcare initiatives serving children and families.
    • ELCA World Hunger: Help address hunger and poverty around the world through sustainable solutions and community-based programs.
    • Educating Africa's Children: Support educational opportunities for children in Uganda through Dusek Child Care and Primary School, providing access to learning, resources, and a brighter future.
    • Feed My Starving Children: Provide life-saving meals to children and families worldwide through hands-on meal packing and global partnerships

  • Through donated treasures, dedicated volunteers, and community support, the MEGA Garage Sale raises funds for local and global mission partners making a difference in our community and around the world.