VINEYARD SUNDAY MORNING
The VSM meets every Sunday morning at 10:00AM at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, located on 1100 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60615 (corner of 55th and University).  VSM is a time for our whole church community to gather for worship, fellowship, Bible teaching, and prayer ministry. At times, we hope that special music, drama, testimonies, video, art, and other media will enhance our worshiping and learning experiences.  It is an opportunity to mingle and linger with people you are just getting to know and people you want to get to know more.  Please click HERE to listen to a recent teaching from the VSM.

When is the best time to arrive?
We suggest arriving 10-15 minutes early that gives you plenty of time to park if you need to as well as get yourself some coffee or food before you head into the chapel. We have coffee, donuts and bagels available every week before and after service.

Where do I go?
We meet at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, a seminary in Hyde Park. Outside of the seminary there will be many friendly faces that will be happy to direct you to our place of worship.

What should I wear?
We dress pretty casual on Sunday, so wear whatever you feel comfortable worshiping in, as long as it is modest and appropriate.

What should I bring?
If you have a Bible, feel free to bring it.  We do also have Bibles you can use during the service if you would like to.

What happens during the worship service?
Every Sunday our service has four important components.

WORSHIP We place a high value on worship. We believe that when we come to worship, we are not just singing songs, rather these songs are an expression of our lives lived for God. When we call out to God, He answers. We want to create a safe place where a multi-ethnic people can experience the presence of God. Our worship style is diverse and modern.

OFFERING Part of our worship is giving back to the Lord out of the abundance that He has given to us.  We believe that offering is an act of worship.  We ask that member give abundantly and sacrificially, if you are visiting us please do not feel obligated to give.

TEACHING This is the time in our service where we hear a teaching from the Bible that is relevant and practical for our everyday lives.

COMMUNION We take the Holy Communion on a weekly basis.  This is the time when we take the bread and the juice in remembrance of Jesus.  Communion is open to all who love and follow Jesus. We take communion together as a community.

What do you have available for children?
VineKidz is our Sunday morning worship service for children ages 9 months - 13 years. VineKidz takes place on the second floor of LSTC. For your safety, we're asking parents with children ages 7 and under to please use the elevator. The elevator is located adjacent to the stairs. For families using the elevator, you'll find a VineKidz worker there to assist you and your child with a rocket ship rideto the second floor. Hold on and enjoy the ride! Children ages 8 and up are welcome to use the stairs. Look for the arrows to point you to VineKidz; friends will be there to greet and welcome you!

VineKidz ministry to children begins at 10:00AM. You may sign in your child beginning at 9:50AM. Snack is provided for all children. Please be sure to communicate any allergies your child has when signing him or her in. We thank you in advance for picking up your child promptly after Vineyard Sunday Morning!

How long does the service last?
The service lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What about after the service?
Once the service ends feel free get some more coffee and chat with some members of our church family or staff. We would love it if you would come by our Connection Cafe to fill out a connection card and help yourself to a free gift while you are there.