Our History
The Lutheran Church of All Saints had it’s beginning in the winter of 1961 when concerned people petitioned the Lutheran Church of America to organize a congregation. The church charter was written on April 23, 1961, it was signed by 80 people. Services were initially held in the American Legion Hall in Fox Lake, Illinois and by November 5, 1961 was 200 members strong.
In 1962 the church moved into a store front building in Fox Lake. On Sunday December 9, 1962, the building was destroyed by a gas explosion and fire. The disaster occurred after Sunday School was dismissed and before the start of the 10:30am service. Several people were hospitalized but thankfully there were no fatalities.
The church then moved to Lotus School, while plans were made to build its own building. On June 28, 1964, ground was broken at 5800 State Park Road. The new building was dedicated in February 1965. All Saints was a mission church until January 17, 1971, when the congregation voted to become self-supporting. In September 1984 the burning of the mortgage was celebrated.
The church continued to grow, and in 1985 a Building Committee was formed to plan expansion of the facilities. On April 22, 1989, a new sanctuary, Sunday school areas, and meeting rooms were dedicated. In January 1994 additional projects including a new entrance, parking lot, church sign and ELCA logo on the front façade were dedicated.
In 2011 The Lutheran Church of All Saints celebrated its 50th anniversary with members of the whole church under Jesus Christ. We also give thanks for the pastors at All Saints, from the beginning to the present, who have been God’s shepherds to this congregation
Rev. Donald Karnuth Mission Developer
Rev. Paul Bollman 11/63 to 11/65
Rev. Byquist Interim Pastor
Rev. Jack Lundin 4/66 to 6/68
Rev. Mark Holmer 6/68 to 12/73
Rev. D.V. Charlston Interim Pastor
Rev. Carl Elwood 7/74 to 8/78
Rev. Joseph Hughes 7/79 to 9/83
Rev. Roger Elliot 3/84 to 12/91
Rev. Alden Salstrom Interim Pastor
Rev. Nathan Anderson 9/92 to 12/19
Rev. Joseph Chu Present Interim Pastor