Originally published in the 2020 Winter Edition of Our Northern Illinois District Magazine
In the Northern Illinois District, we have many opportunities for ethnic worship, Bible Studies, and other fellowship opportunities. The list below is representative of current opportunities and key contacts for the latest information. It continues to grow and unfold as God works through His people. We are excited and thankful!
| Language | Congregation | Address | Sunday Service Time(s) | Ministry contact for information | Other Events |
| Spanish | Good Shepherd Our Redeemer Lutheran Church | 6717 19th St Berwyn, IL 60402 | 11:30 a.m. | Contact Rev. Hector Canjura at 708-652-6136 or 708-788-9054 | |
| Hogar de Fe | 680 Deerpath Lake Forest, IL 60045 | Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. | Call 630-696-8052 for information | Free ESL classes on Saturdays, 4:00 p.m. Child care is available. | |
| Hope Lutheran Church | 1575 Reckinger Rd Aurora, IL 60505 | 11:30 a.m. | Contact Rev. Angel Morales at amorales@stpaulaurora.org | ||
| Iglesia Luterana Cross | 8609 IL State Route 47 Yorkville, IL 60560 | 10:30 a.m. | Contact Rev. Erik Gauss at egauss@hiscross.org | Saturday 8:30 a.m. Bible study | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Luterana San Pablo | 555 E Benton St Aurora, IL 60505 | 9:30 a.m. | Contact Rev. Alex Merlo at amerlo@iglesiasanpabloaurora.org | ||
| Iglesia Evangelica Luterana Vida y Fe | 1111 Van St Elgin, IL 60123 | 11:00 a.m. | Contact Rev. Jorge Mazariegos at pastor.jmazariegos@gmail.com | Friday 7:00 p.m. Bible study – 4th Friday healing service | |
| Jehovah El Buen Pastor (Logan Square) | 3740 W Belden Ave Chicago, IL60618 | 10:30 a.m. | Contact Rev. Fernando Gomez at jehovahelbuenpastor@gmail.com | ||
| St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church (Pilsen) | 2108 W 21st St Chicago, IL 60608 | 11:30 a.m. | Contact Rev. Cesar Sifuentes at ceelly1973@gmail.com | Sunday 10:00 a.m. Bible study, Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 p.m. Bible study | |
| San Pablo Iglesia Luterana | 1025 Lake St Melrose Park, IL 60160 | 11:30 a.m. | Contact Rev. Martin Zarate at martinzus@yahoo.com | Pastor Martin Zarate offers Bible classes and confirmation instruction in Spanish on an as needed basis. | |
| St. Paul Lutheran Church | 100 S School St Mt Prospect, IL 60056 | 12:00 p.m. | Contact vicar Andrés Valencia at avalencia@saint-paul.org | Meal and fellowship following service | |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | 328 George St West Chicago, IL 60185 | 12:00 p.m. | Contact Rev. Fred Gaede at pastor@trinitywc.org | Fellowship and discussion following Sunday service. | |
| Lithuanian | Zion Lithuanian Lutheran Church | 9000 Menard Ave Oak Lawn, IL 60453 | 11:00 a.m. | Contact Rev. Dr. Valdas Ausra at valdasa@hotmail.com | Bible study 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays (in English and Lithuanian) |
| Telugu | Bethesda Telugu Church (English District) | 6803 N Campbell Ave Chicago, IL 60645 | 10:30 a.m. in English (combined service) | Contact Rev. Shadrach Katari at shadrachkatari@gmail.com | Family Bible study in Telugu by appointment |
| Ethiopian (Amharic) | Makane Jesus at Historic Chapel of St. Peter Lutheran Church | 202 E Schaumburg Rd Schaumburg, IL 60194 | 10:30 a.m. | Contact Solomon Damtew at solomon7434@gmail.com | Thursday 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting, Friday 7:00 p.m. Bible study |
| Arabic/Farsi | Salam Christian Fellowship | Contact Hesham Shehab hicham.chehab@gmail.com | Small group Bible studies | ||
| Urdu | Indian Fellowship at Historic Chapel of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Schaumburg | 202 E Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60194 | 1st Sunday of each month | contact John Bushe at johnbushi88@gmail.com |
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