The people of Christ Lutheran Church strive to make God's love felt in our world. We value serving in our community.
We are part of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America). Lutherans are Christians who established the "Protestant" movement, lifting up a belief that God is loving, forgiving, and does not save us because of the life we've lived, but because we are beloved. This love is intended to change us out of gratitude, to love others in the manner Christ first loved us.
This congregation has been part of the Clarendon Hills area for over 70 years. Please don’t think that makes us an “old” congregation! Although our building has the traditional look of churches built in that era, we have continued to move forward, always renewing our ministries, and keeping them relevant to the time we are living in. Like many congregations experienced from 2020-2022, there was a great change in how we worship. Worship services are streamed through various internet options and people can watch from home rather than attend in person. Families have very full schedules and are not present every week as once was the regular pace of life on a Sunday. We are a very mobile society and many travel and are not present each week for services. With all the changes in life and culture we continue to do our best to offer inspiring worship services filled with a variety of music, scripture, prayer, and more, so that the Holy Spirit has room to work in each person who participates. We hope you will take the opportunity to check us out in person or online. We Welcome you, as you are, to join us for community events we offer that you will find here on this site. May you feel God’s presence in your life. This faith community wishes you God’s peace and joy.
Our building, while older, has accommodations for people of varying physical abilities with chair lifts, ramps, and our service is projected on a screen so it’s easy to follow. If you require certain accommodations, please call the Church’s Office at 630-325-2220, and we will make every effort to make our building suitable to your needs so that you feel welcome.
We are part of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America). Lutherans are Christians who established the "Protestant" movement, lifting up a belief that God is loving, forgiving, and does not save us because of the life we've lived, but because we are beloved. This love is intended to change us out of gratitude, to love others in the manner Christ first loved us.
This congregation has been part of the Clarendon Hills area for over 70 years. Please don’t think that makes us an “old” congregation! Although our building has the traditional look of churches built in that era, we have continued to move forward, always renewing our ministries, and keeping them relevant to the time we are living in. Like many congregations experienced from 2020-2022, there was a great change in how we worship. Worship services are streamed through various internet options and people can watch from home rather than attend in person. Families have very full schedules and are not present every week as once was the regular pace of life on a Sunday. We are a very mobile society and many travel and are not present each week for services. With all the changes in life and culture we continue to do our best to offer inspiring worship services filled with a variety of music, scripture, prayer, and more, so that the Holy Spirit has room to work in each person who participates. We hope you will take the opportunity to check us out in person or online. We Welcome you, as you are, to join us for community events we offer that you will find here on this site. May you feel God’s presence in your life. This faith community wishes you God’s peace and joy.
Our building, while older, has accommodations for people of varying physical abilities with chair lifts, ramps, and our service is projected on a screen so it’s easy to follow. If you require certain accommodations, please call the Church’s Office at 630-325-2220, and we will make every effort to make our building suitable to your needs so that you feel welcome.
Church Council
2024 Church Council
Officers
President: Al Kondraschow
Vice President: Rich Hefner
Treasurer: Jean Marie Jones
Secretary: Mary Satchwell
Council Members
John Krepp
Jill Jackson
Sarah Kraner
Dan Cramer
Officers
President: Al Kondraschow
Vice President: Rich Hefner
Treasurer: Jean Marie Jones
Secretary: Mary Satchwell
Council Members
John Krepp
Jill Jackson
Sarah Kraner
Dan Cramer
Staff
Reverend Pastor Carol Braun
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The Reverend Pastor Carol Braun accepted the Call to Christ Lutheran Church of Clarendon Hills in August of 2022. This relocation in her ministry career has given her a chance to work with a new congregation and the opportunity to live near one of her two daughters and her family. Celebrating life is what Pastor Carol enjoys the most and she has been delighted by the members of this congregation and the new challenges they bring to expand her gifts in ministry. Also, the new friendships that have developed with Bible studies, book clubs, and a trivia team! Pastor Carol is looking forward to assisting the congregation in growing in new ways in worship and leadership, and in their place in the local community.
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Rachel Krohn, Office Manager, Pastor Assistant
I absolutely love being the "face" of Christ Lutheran Church in the office for visitors and guests who walk through our doors, whether on a Sunday morning, or a Wednesday afternoon. I hope that my attitude will always convey my heart for hospitality.
I also take my role as Pastoral Assistant very seriously, and I strive to help Pastor manage ministry so that she can be the best Pastor she can be in every situation. That is what energizes me on a daily basis.
I love my work and I hope it shows in everything I do.
I also take my role as Pastoral Assistant very seriously, and I strive to help Pastor manage ministry so that she can be the best Pastor she can be in every situation. That is what energizes me on a daily basis.
I love my work and I hope it shows in everything I do.
Bonnie Bucholz, Director of Traditional Music
Bonnie Bucholz is a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church, having attended since she was five years old. She graduated from Carthage College with a BA in Music, and is the Director of Traditional Music, creating beautiful music and song.
Bonnie is also a proud mom of three grown boys and is enjoying time with her beautiful grandchildren, sons and daughters-in-law.
She enjoys leading the traditional worship and the adult choir at Christ Lutheran Church. Her talents enhance our worship experience.
Bonnie is also a proud mom of three grown boys and is enjoying time with her beautiful grandchildren, sons and daughters-in-law.
She enjoys leading the traditional worship and the adult choir at Christ Lutheran Church. Her talents enhance our worship experience.
Jo Chiko, Director of the Handbell Choir
I have been a member of Christ Lutheran my entire life; I started singing in preschool, and joined the handbells at age 8.
I am a classically-trained soprano with a BA in Music from Columbia College Chicago, and became a member of The Agape Ringers (agaperingers.org) in 2016.
I also play clarinet; dabble in piano; enjoy archery, needlework, and reading; and swear I will learn to cook one day.
I am a classically-trained soprano with a BA in Music from Columbia College Chicago, and became a member of The Agape Ringers (agaperingers.org) in 2016.
I also play clarinet; dabble in piano; enjoy archery, needlework, and reading; and swear I will learn to cook one day.