About Us

Salem offers a variety of worship experiences based upon the church year. During the school season – Choirs, Puppets, and Handbells enhance worship with gifts of praise. From time to time, Praise Style or Healing are featured. For more information on specific worship opportunities at this time click here.

Children are always welcome at worship. At this time we don't have a staffed nursery but parents can use the room if their child needs a break. This room is located in the upper west hall.

Salem is equipped with a Hearing Assistance System and offers large print bulletins. Restrooms are on all levels. On the sanctuary level, they are located in the west Sunday School wing and the east Office/Chapel Lounge wing. There are also handicapped restrooms in the hallway on the lower level. There are handicapped entrances to the church in the front and back. An elevator is located in the west wing by the back handicapped entrance.

Vision

Salem seeks to inspire engagement through Christ-centered programs, build enthusiasm for mission, and foster a joy-filled environment.

Mission

By Grace, Salem seeks to live Christ’s love which nurtures and grows faithful people grounded in God’s word.

Core Values

Community Outreach & Service
Faith Journey
Hospitality
Teaching the Faith
Welcoming Diversity
Worship

Living Christ's Love.

Constitution & Annual Reports

Salem Lutheran Church Constitution (thru 01/31/2018)

Annual Reports

2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Want some basic information about Salem and its ministries? Please look through the following questions and answers to see how we might serve you. If you need further information, or are not finding the answer you are seeking, please contact the church office at 815-895-9171, or click here to use our contact form.

About 200 people gather for worship each weekend. Over 50 Sunday School students and 30 Confirmation youth meet weekly for Christian Education, and 55 youth and adults rehearse each week in Choir, Puppets, and Bells. Forty volunteers staff Salem Food Pantry which serves over 12,000 DeKalb County residents. Many more members share their time and talents as leaders in Salem ministry teams. Salem has over 1,600 baptized members and a confirmed membership of over 600.

Communion instruction for our children 3 years old and older will take place each spring (Lent) at which time there will be age appropriate education involving early communion for four weeks during Sunday Education hour. There will also be a family cross-generational event after which parents and children will discern when their child(ren) will be receiving Holy Communion. If you have any questions please contact Salem's Pastor.

Come and experience worship and fill out the visitor section of the bulletin insert. If you would like to talk with Pastor or if you are interested in membership, check the appropriate box on the insert or call the office. New member gatherings are held several times a year where you can meet the Pastor, current members, and other perspective members. Whether you are transferring from another Lutheran church or denomination, or are new to worship, you are welcome.