Immanuel Lutheran School

10/14/2026

Parents and grandparents of third graders! Have you heard about the Third Grade Bible Blessing & Presentation this Sunday? We'd love to help you pass along the gift of an Action Bible to your child.

Is your 3rd grader ready for their very own Action Bible?

Passing the gift of faith to the next generation is one of our favorite traditions here at Immanuel, and we don't want any of our 3rd graders—from both our church and school community—to miss out this year!

Join us this Sunday, October 18:
8:30 AM – Bible Presentation during the church service
9:45 AM – Fun, interactive parent-and-child class following the service where we'll dive right into the Action Bible together!

If you have a 3rd grader (or know an Immanuel family who does!), save your spot today using the link below so we can have a Bible ready for your child:

👉 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjBGtrkxHU_Saf6wZUssg8CNplYmewqeqjoLRAfgtRToZoYg/viewform

10/08/2026

Today we had the honor of welcoming Steven Ladwig, ILS Class of 1968, back into the church and school. It was a fun time going through memories, photos and experiences. ILS truly is THE BEST! Mr. K even stopped by to see his former student, and that was the icing on the cake!

10/01/2026

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09/26/2026

The tents are up, the air is thick with the aromas of delicious German food, and Jordan Holliday is warming up the organ. Swarms of volunteers are working together all over our campus. It's the eve of Oktoberfest and our church and school are just brimming with excitement!

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, September 26 as we celebrate our rich German heritage with fantastic food, great music, and plenty of gemütlichkeit (that warm, joyful feeling of togetherness).

Fest hours are 3pm - 8pm.
Bach in the Church concert is 3:30-4:30 (come and go as you wish).
Snacks, desserts and beverages available throughout, and dinner served 4:30 - 7pm.
Polka band will be playing from 5-8pm.

Tickets are available at the door. It's going to be a gorgeous day, so come on out and enjoy the day with us!

09/21/2026

PROST! HERE IS WHAT’S ON TAP AT IMMANUEL'S OKTOBERFEST!

We've got something cold waiting for you in the B**r Tent! From German imports, to local craft brews, or refreshing non-alcoholic options, there's something for everyone (21 and over, of course) at Oktoberfest.

Here is our full 2026 lineup:
German Classics: Warsteiner Oktoberfest & Spaten Oktoberfest
Local Craft Favorite: Revolution Anti-Hero IPA
Gluten-Removed Craft: Two Brothers Prairie Path Golden Ale (GF)
Non-Alcoholic: Heineken 0.0 (NA)
W**e Bar: Red W**e & White W**e
And For Everyone: Sprecher Root B**r on draft, lemonade with your Oktoberfest meal, and juice pouches with a kids meal.

Save Time & Skip the Ticket Lines!
Drink tokens are 4 tickets ($8) per beverage, and Sprecher Root B**r is 2 tickets ($4). Pre-order your ticket packages online now so you can grab your wristband, pick up your drink tokens at express check-in, and get right to the fun.

Saturday, September 26 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School (142 E. Third St, Elmhurst, IL)

Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase alcohol. Limit 4 alcoholic drinks per adult. Tap ilselmhurst.org/oktoberfest to pre-order your drink tickets now!

09/19/2026

Looking for something to do on a rainy Saturday?
Your ILS Eagles Volleyball Team is playing in the championship game at 3 pm at St. Paul Brookfield! They are on a winning streak!

09/16/2026

Admission to Immanuel Lutheran’s 2nd Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 26 is 100% FREE, but pre-ordering your food, drink, and activity packages online today is the smartest way to enjoy the fest!

Why Pre-Order Your Tickets Today?
Skip the Ticket Lines: Walk right in, pick up your tickets at Will Call, and head straight to the food tent, b**r garden, or games.
Guarantee Your Feast: Pre-ordering lets our fantastic team of cooks know how much Bratwurst or Chicken Schnitzel to make, so everyone gets their favorite.
Support Our Students: Every pre-order directly benefits the Eagle Fund, bridging the gap between tuition and the cost of providing a Christ-centered education at Immanuel Lutheran School.

What You Can Pre-Order Online:
$25 Adult Meal Package
$15 Kids Meal Package
$10 Ticket Bundles for snacks, desserts, craft b**rs, and German imports.
$10 Kids Zone All-Day Pass

Event Info:
Saturday, September 26 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School (142 E. Third St, Elmhurst, IL)

Tap ilselmhurst.org/oktoberfest to lock in your meal and ticket packages before pre-orders close!