House of Fire Church & Training Center

Bethel Lutheran Church & School in Chicago, IL is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community driven by a mission to bring others to Christ through their actions and involvement in the world. They are currently in the process of unveiling a newly designed website that promises to enhance the experience for their visitors. In addition to their spiritual endeavors, Bethel Lutheran encourages social engagement and supports charitable initiatives, inviting individuals to contribute through their donation options. Their commitment to serving the community is reflected in their efforts to create meaningful connections that extend beyond their walls. Generated from the website

In 1924, the Northern Illinois District of the Missouri Synod canvassed the Dunning Park neighborhood of Chicago to determine whether there were enough Lutherans residing in the area to warrant a new Lutheran Church. Response indicated that there was and the wheels were set in motion to form a Mission. On October 24, 1924, letters were sent to Lutherans in the area, inviting them to attend Sunday Services at the new Mission. On October 26th, the first service was held in the community hall, on nearby Addison Street -- the home of the Dunning Park Improvement Club. Rev. Theodore L. Blanken led nine adults and four children in the first worship service. With increased interest in the Mission, a congregation was formed on February 8, 1925. At that time the congregation decided to call Rev. Blanken as Pastor. It became immediately obvious that a formal church building was necessary to properly accommodate the growing congregation. On August 29, 1926 the first permanent chapel and day school were dedicated on the site of our present school.