Wicker Park Lutheran Church (WPLC) was founded on August 25, 1879, as an English-speaking Lutheran church by German and Scandinavian businessmen and professionals who lived in Wicker Park. Over the years, we’ve welcomed a diversity of people, welcomed immigrants and refugees, and been a beacon of love without exception. Click here to learn more about our history. Join us as we mark our 145th Anniversary in Wicker Park!
Celebrate our 145th Anniversary on Sunday, October 27
Join us for a festive celebration at our 10 a.m. service, and to celebrate the liturgical color of the day, wear red!
- Preaching and presiding by Rev. Jason S. Glombicki
- Special music that includes full brass led by Dr. Jordan D. Chua
- Children’s message by Vicar Kornelius Köeppel
- Sunday School (ages 5-9)
- 145th anniversary picture (wear red, the liturgical color of the day)
- Homecoming brunch (click here to let us know what you’re bringing)
Sponsorship Opportunities
We’ve set a goal to get 145 donations towards our “145th Anniversary” fund to help support our celebration and our A Place for All campaign. Can you give $1.45, $14.50, $145, $1,450, $14,500 or more to support our growing ministry and our work for generations to come?
Click here to become a Sponsor
Share Your WPLC Memory
145 years of ministry makes for a whole lot of memories, and we want to hear from you! What is your favorite memory about WPLC? What do you remember fondly?
E-mail your story or include it in an attachment along with a picture and your name to 145@wickerparklutheran.org. We’ll share your story below and make it available in print for others to read on the 145th Anniversary Sunday. Please submit your story by Wednesday, October 23. Stories will be shared in print as well as via our e-newsletter list. We look forward to hearing from you!