Park View Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), a denomination with over 5 million baptized members nationwide.

Park View is part of the ELCA's Metropolitan Chicago Synod, a group of 223 congregations and over 9,000 baptized members in this area.

Park View currently has a membership of 200 baptized persons.

Park View's Ministries

The Park View Lutheran Church Council, consisting of nine members elected annually by the congregation, plays a significant role in leading and empowering the ministry of all the baptized. Besides having the responsibility to make important administrative decisions, the council organizes the following committees to serve the congregation:

• Worship and Music
• Property
• Evangelism
• Parish Education
• Social Ministry
• Stewardship

All members of Park View are encouraged to participate in the work of the committees, and to become involved in other aspects of the life of the community.

Park View is actively involved in support of the Irving Park Community Food Panty which ministers to families and individuals who face serious issues providing for daily needs.

Park View Lutheran School (grades K-8) began as a ministry of Park View Lutheran Church in 1987. The school operates under the direction of the Park View Lutheran School Board, which is responsible to the council of Park View Lutheran Church.

Christian Day School

The Christian day school at Park View is an important ministry of the congregation. We serve grades K through 8. Please visit the school's pages via the linked tab at the top of this page.

Food Pantry Ministry

Park View is also proud to support the Irving Park Food Pantry and the Greater Chicago Coat Drive. A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, we are 'rooted in Christ, growing together.'