Ministries
Where the Heartbeat of Pilgrim Lutheran Church's vibrant community Comes Alive
Your Invited to Serve & Grow With Us!
Spiritual Growth
Gather Us In Bible Study
Meets every other Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m. at Pilgrim with Bible readings and discussions to inspire Christian growth. All are invited.
Prayer Time
On zoom on Saturdays at 8:30 AM. To share prayer requests or update to prayer list, contact the church office.
Pilgrim's Zoom Room (312-626-6799)
Password: 1 | Meeting ID: 430 019 5500
Serving Nourishment, Spreading Warmth: Our Hot Meals Initiative.
Hot Meals
For more than two decades, Pilgrim Lutheran Church has been a beacon of compassion and community outreach. Every Saturday at 11:30 a.m., a heartwarming tradition unfolds in the basement of our church—a free hot meal for the community. This 100% volunteer run program has been a steady source of sustenance, not only for the body but for the spirit as well.
Their commitment has enabled us to serve over 1,600 meals each year, nurturing a sense of togetherness and hope! Let us know if you would like to come and serve some Saturday!
To volunteer, or to request more information, please email hotmeals@pilgrimchicago.org.
PRAYER MINISTRY
Join us for a virtual prayer time on Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Zoom Meeting ID: 874 567 8472
Passcode: 1
Children, Youth & Family
We are a kid-friendly church! Worship blesses children, and children are huge blessings to the worship experience! We are glad to offer an interactive Sunday School lesson at the 10:30 a.m. service - immediately after the Children’s Message. There is also a nursery for children under the age of four in our preschool classroom. Or, children may stay with you throughout the service. It’s up to you!
SUNDAY SCHOOL is provided during the 10:30 a.m. service! Lessons are dynamic, hands-on, and rooted in our Bible readings for the week.
PILGRIM QUEST SUMMER CAMP:
We offer eight themed weeks of exciting field trips around Chicago, and enriching activities from arts to STEM to sports. Pilgrim Quest is open to all children who have completed at least one year of PreK (and who will be four by the time camp begins) through Fifth Grade. Camp begins at 8:30 a.m., and we offer After Care from 3-5:30 p.m. Registration for Summer 2026 will open up in January. Please email Camp Director Kelly Keil with any questions, or to make sure you're notified!
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS …this helps children and people of all ages learn the language of faith, the Ten Commandments, the creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the meaning of the sacraments, including communion.
CONFIRMATION CLASS and YOUTH GROUP are programs open to all ages, but designed for those in 6th to 12th grades to grow confident in their identity as Christians and to prepare them for a lifetime of service to God and the world. For more information, contact Pastor Bouman at pastorbouman@pilgrimchicago.org
Other Opportunities
For a complete list of opportunities to grow and serve, click here.
Fostering Sustainability, Empowering Future Initiatives.
Pilgrim Endowment Fund
“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” Peter 4:10
The purpose of the Endowment Committee is to further the mission of The Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School through a comprehensive deferred giving program that focuses on support for church, school and community where small donations have the largest impact.
You can donate cash anytime to create a lasting positive impact.
If you are a potential recipient, or if you know of an organization who would be a worthy recipient of a Pilgrim Church Endowment Grant, please fill out this form.
