Salem Lutheran Church was organized in 1870 when a small group of Swedish immigrants established the Congregation. The church has worshipped in 4 buildings throughout its 132 year history in Sycamore, Illinois. The current facility was built in 1970 and is located at 1145 DeKalb Avenue, kiddie-corner from Farm-N-Fleet on Route 23.

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Salem:

When are our services?
Who makes up Salem?
Do I need to be a member to participate?
How can I request a visit from the Pastor or other staff member?

When are our services?

Salem has weekly services on Saturdays at 5:00 pm and Sundays at 8:00 am and 10:30 am.
The third Sunday of each month at 10:30 we hold our GRACE Service geared towards families with children.
Additional worship times are added for holidays and during Lent.

Who makes up Salem?

Salem's current membership is approximately 1,231 members. Of those members, 854 have been confirmed. The average Sunday attendance is 272, and there are 115 Sunday School students. (From 2002 ELCA Congregational Report)

Do I need to be a member to participate?

Our guests and visitors are welcome to join us in the celebration of the Lord's Supper. We as Lutherans believe that Jesus is truly present in the sacrement. Children are welcome to come forward for a special blessing during Communion.

Should you deicide to join Salem, please contact the church office or mark the appropriate box on the friendship form located in the pew hymn racks. Periodically, the Pastor hosts a new members class. This class is recommended for all new members -- whether you are transferring from another Lutheran church, are transferring from another denomination, or have never attended church on a regular basis. This class serves as a refresher in Lutheranism. The Pastor also details the many ministries you could be involved in at Salem.

How can I request a visit from the Pastor or other staff member?

To request a visit, you can choose from the following:
  • Mark the friendship form that is available in the pew racks.
  • Call the church at (815)895-9171.
  • E-mail any staff member. Visit our Staff page and click on the name below the picture of the staff person you wish to contact.

    If you are hospitalized, having surgery, or experiencing a major life event, we ask that you contact the church office, so we can visit with you and/or keep you in our prayers. Please let us know if we can include you in our prayer chains. It is not necessary to provide your name to have others keep you in prayer.