News & Events

All you need to know about all that's happening at Our Saviour's!  


CLICK HERE for the November issue of SHINE, our stories-focused monthly newsletter (published the first Friday of the month). 


CLICK HERE to read the latest issue of Connections, our events-focused weekly newsletter (published Friday mornings). Subscribe to Connections.


CLICK HERE for Our Saviour's events calendar.

    oslc in action

    Our Saviour's offers a vibrant array of mission and ministry opportunities for those of all ages. Check out what some of our groups have been up to lately!

    • thanksgiving eve worship at our saviour's

      Our Saviour's will host Thanksgiving Eve worship at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The C.A.R.E. Moms' annual homecoming pizza party for youth alums will take place following the 7 p.m. service. 

    • season of sharing is underway!

      Our annual Season of Sharing initiative, which supports several of Our Saviour's locally and globally serving mission partners, is happening now. Please see our Season of Sharing page for the full schedule of donation drives. 

    • 55+ Group lunch outing Nov. 15

      The 55+ Group will gather for lunch on Friday, Nov. 15, at 11:30 a.m. at Raymes Steak & Fish House, 4801 Lincoln Ave. in Lisle. Please RSVP to the church office at 630-355-2522.

    • Dialogues in faith: the elca's truth & healing movement

      Dialogues in Faith this Sunday, Nov. 17, continues its two-week study of the ELCA's work to repair relationships with Indigenous peoples. Meet at 10:15 a.m. in the Advent Room. 

    • transgender awareness week & transgender remembrance day

      Nov. 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week, dedicated to expanding awareness of transgender people, sharing their stories and experiences, and advocating around issues such as discrimination and violence faced by members of the transgender community.


      At OSLC, prayer tables are up at both campuses (in Luther Court at the Our Saviour's Campus and in the Pastoral Care office at Celebration Campus) through Nov. 20, offering a space for reflection and prayerful engagement. On Nov. 20, a brief service of remembrance will be offered at Celebration Campus at 6:30 p.m. for Transgender Day of Remembrance, which remembers transgender people who have died by murder or suicide.

    • grieving room discussion group meets nov. 17

      Anyone looking to give their grief room to breathe is invited to join Pastor Elisabeth each month to discuss a few chapters of “Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things after Death and Loss” by Leanne Friesen.


      The next meeting is Sunday, Nov. 17, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Bonhoeffer Room (new location) on the Our Saviour's Campus. No need to RSVP. Just show up with book in hand! If you have questions or need help ordering a copy, contact Pastor Elisabeth at pastorelisabeth@oursaviours.com.

    • celebration preschool registration opens nov. 18

      Registration for preschool and Parents' Day Out (PDO) is right around the corner! Our Saviour's families can begin enrolling their students ages 2-5 on Monday, Nov. 18. (Community registration opens Dec. 2.) To schedule a tour or to receive registration materials, email preschool director Kelly Gilligan at KellyGilligan@oursaviours.com. Visit Celebration Children's Center online at www.celebrationchildrenscenter.com.

    • next church work day is nov. 23

      Our next Church Work Day will be Saturday, Nov. 23! To ensure that our buildings are as neat and welcoming as possible for all visitors and members throughout the holidays, we'll gather from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 23 to clean and organize public areas on both campuses. Then, we'll enjoy a pizza lunch and fellowship. All ages welcome! If you can make it, please sign up HERE to help us plan. Walk-ins also welcome. Thank you for your willingness to help out!

    • help with holiday decorating

      On Sunday, Nov. 24, stay after 10 a.m. worship at Celebration Campus to help deck Celebration's halls for the holidays! All ages welcome; we'll decorate for about one hour.


      Our Sanctuary altar is always beautifully decorated for Thanksgiving. You can help be part of the process this year! On Monday, Nov. 25, at 3 p.m., meet in the Sanctuary to help decorate the altar for our Thanksgiving Eve worship services. 

    • thanksgiving pies for mozambique ministry

      You can now order your Thanksgiving pies online! Place your order HERE by Nov. 25; pickup is Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 10 a.m. at Celebration Campus. As always, all proceeds go to Mozambique Ministry.

    • make jarcuterie with women's ministry

      You've heard of charcuterie; now try JARcuterie! Join Women's Ministry on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. in Luther Court and create a savory jar of treats to take home. Find inspiration for your next holiday gathering! $15, sign up by Dec. 1 HERE.

    • Please return stewardship cards by dec. 1

      Our Saviour's 2025 Stewardship Campaign will continue throughout November. Watch for your 2025 stewardship cards in the mail; please complete and return them to church by Dec. 1. Alternatively, you can manage your giving online HERE. Thank you for your continued support of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church!

    • come to the well on wednesday nights

      Come to The Well on Wednesdays. All adults are welcome to breathe, to be still and to dwell in the Spirit with contemplative practices to deepen your prayer life. Meet in Room 247 at Celebration Campus from 7-7:30 p.m.

    • support the Our Saviour's Campus main-floor refresh project

      Early this summer, the congregation voted to move forward with a design refresh project for the main floor of the Our Saviour’s Campus, with a fundraising goal of up to $1.2 million. 


      Our aim is to begin work when 100% of the funds have been committed and 80% have been received. Once these milestones are reached, the design team will collaborate with an architectural firm to implement enhancements such as new flooring, improved acoustics and energy-efficient lighting in our gathering spaces. We invite you to prayerfully consider making a donation to support the revitalization of the main floor of the Our Saviour’s building. Donate online HERE.