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St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church

508 North Chicago Road
708-877-6564

In the summer of 1961, the Voter's Assembly unanimously resolved to erect a new Parish Hall, which was dedicated on May 6, 1962. In 1963, the congregation acquired the parsonage on Queens Lane.
A Planning and Survey Committee was called to life in 1968, and after studying the needs of the congregation they recommended to build a new church. Land was bought and dedicated in 1974.

The Constitution of the congregation was changed in 1975 to allow women to participate and vote in congregational matters.

On August 30, 1992, the congregation broke ground for the new house of worship at 510 Chicago Road. The property on Hunter Street that had been the home of St. Paul since 1873, would be sold to the Village of Thornton to house the Thornton Historical Society.

By the fall of 1992, construction of the new church building was underway. On November 13, 1992, strong winds blew down the roof trusses and much of the wall framing that had just been erected. There were no serious injuries, and construction resumed immediately. God has blessed us with many talented and devoted members who worked hard to see the new building become a reality. On May 23, 1993, the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony took place. A month later, the celebration of the Dedication began on June 26, with a candlelight walk from the old church to the new. One June 27, 1993, the Dedication Service took place, with many friends, old and new, attending.

We invite you to attend services with us at St. Paul in which the message of Jesus Christ is presented clearly and faithfully.

We extend this invitation sincerely because we are convinced that everyone needs to hear the Word of God.

We have found in Jesus Christ, God’s goodness revealed in the midst of an often confusing world, Conscious of our own imperfections, we have found Jesus Christ to be God’s answer to our most basic human problems. We would like to share this good news, and the one who makes it possible, with you.



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