Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Invite all into God's family; Grow as followers of Jesus; Serve in His name Wheaton, IL

Who We Are

We are a community that loves God and loves others, and we seek to live life as God has directed. We are far from perfect, but we are forgiven. Together we gather around God’s gifts of word and sacrament to be reminded of His love, to be assured of His grace and to sing His praises.

Holy Cross is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and a member of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod.

About Us

Vibe
Casual, Traditional Liturgy, Friendly, Multigenerational, Young families, Lots of kids

Programs
Community Service, Social Justice, Faith and Work, Children's Ministry, Young Adults, Youth Group, Choir, Missions, Nursery, Adult Education

Music
Passionate Reverent, Traditional Hymns, Contemporary, Organ

Denomination
Lutheran (ELCA)

Networks

Metropolitan Chicago Synod, ELCA

Size
Medium

Language
English

Founded
1959

Plan Your Visit

Services

08:30amSunday 11:00amSunday

Contact

Address
802 E Geneva Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187

Phone
(630) 665-1515

Website
Visit Website

Directions
Get directions on Google Maps

Our Services

What are services like?
Most of the year, we offer two services – one at 8:30 a.m. and one at 11:00 a.m. – each lasting about one hour. The 8:30 service is a traditional Lutheran service, utilizing a variety of liturgical resources to help draw us closer to God. Choirs, soloists and other special music enhance worship. The 11:00 service is a contemporary Christian service with a unique Lutheran approach. A contemporary praise ensemble leads the music. Communion is offered each week at both services. Try both and see which is the better fit for your personal preferences!

What is the community like?
Holy Cross is blessed with two strong leaders in our pastors, and they are committed to helping each person find his or her place at Holy Cross. Their regular rallying cry of “if you are in town, you are at worship” reminds us that in community we can feel even closer to God and together be His hands and feet to show others that great love. You may decide to join a choir, or help with Vacation Bible School, or read or usher at a service. The church is comprised of people with many gifts, and you just might bring us one we haven’t had before!

What if I'm not a Christian?
Come and explore! We believe that you matter to God. And because you matter to God, you matter to us. None of us is perfect, but we are forgiven. We gather around one God’s gifts of word and sacrament, to be reminded of God’s love, to be assured of God’s grace and to sing God’s praise.

Leadership View all

David Hanson Senior Pastor

David W. Hanson answered the call to serve at Holy Cross in July 1, 2004. With his leadership and through his example, the congregation has grown together as followers of Jesus. Pastor Hanson is known for his caring and compassionate heart, insightful sermons and his favorite reminder - if you are in town, you are in worship. He always takes time to get to know the people of Holy Cross and help them connect comfortably in the church.