Welcome to the HCL community!
We are thrilled that you are considering membership at Hales Corners Lutheran Church. Whether you are a life-long Christian, or just getting started in your faith journey, this is a place where you can grow and thrive in your relationship with Jesus.
We are here to answer your questions, get you connected, and help you discover what God is up to in our ministry.
And please know, we’re praying for you every step of the way!
LET’S GET STARTED
Life is challenging enough. Joining a church should be simple!
Becoming a member at Hales Corners Lutheran is pretty straightforward. Anyone considering joining should attend Membership Info Night, a one-night opportunity to meet with one of our pastors and learn all about our church community. (More details are below.) After attending, just let us know when you’re ready to join. We’ll invite you to a special Sunday where we’ll officially welcome you to the HCL community.
It’s that easy! (Ok, there are a few forms to fill out, too, but we’ll get to that later … )
Ready to get started? Email us at membership@hcl.org and our New Member Coordinator will help you start the process.
MEMBERSHIP INFO NIGHT
Considering joining HCL?
Attend an upcoming Membership Info Night.
Whether you are ready to join, or just want to explore and ask questions, we'd love to have you there.
Pastor Todd and the New Member Team will share about what our church believes and what membership here looks like.
This is also a great opportunity to meet more people interested in joining the church community. There are no tests … just great conversation!
Upcoming sessions of Membership Info Night:
November 4, 2024
February 11, 2025
April 15, 2025
June 3, 2025
September 15, 2025
November 11, 2025
All sessions meet in the HCL Chapel (on the north-side of the campus) from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
Let us know you’re coming! Email us at membership@hcl.org.
(If you need childcare for that evening, we can get that covered if you note that in your RSVP, along with your child(ren)'s age(s). Thank you!)
NEW MEMBER SUNDAY
We love celebrating our new members! Once you’ve prayerfully decided to join, you’ll be invited to a special Sunday where we will give thanks to God for leading you to this community.
Just so you can plan ahead, this is what a typical New Member Sunday looks like:
WORSHIP
During the 10:45 am worship service, we highlight our new members, pray over you, and officially welcome you to HCL.
RECEPTION
Immediately following the worship service, join us for a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall from 11:45 am - 12:45 pm. Your whole family is invited! You’ll have a chance to connect with our pastors, staff, and other HCL members. We'll have special gifts for your family as well!
At the reception, we’ll introduce you to your HCL Mentor! This is a special individual or family that has been chosen just for you. They are praying for you and want to help you feel connected to HCL’s ministry.
Upcoming New Member Sundays will be held:
November 17, 2024
February 23, 2025
April 27, 2025
June 22, 2025
September 28, 2025
November 23, 2025