Who We Are
For decades, Hales Corners Lutheran Church and School has been making an eternal difference in the lives of men, women, and children that have come along side us as well as in the community, both locally and globally, through mission and ministry.
Our team of pastors, teachers, and ministry staff dedicate themselves to the mission and ministry in their area of expertise.
Our family of believers at Hales Corners Lutheran welcome each and every person that walks through our doors, no matter where they may be in their faith.
Every week our Lord calls us to His pattern–gather and be sent where He reveals us our purpose; the way that we are called to make a difference in the world for Christ! He shows us how to be living on purpose!
Our Mission Statement
Hales Corners Lutheran is a thriving, Christ-centered community who strives to love our neighbors and nations as Jesus loves us.
Our Core, Unique Characteristics
WORSHIP that strengthens and sends
Centered on God’s Word and gifts to renew and strengthen faith
Joy-filled, prayerful, faithful in preaching, and musical excellence
The Holy Spirit sends His people from worship into daily life
Worship at HCL is where God gathers His people through His Word and gifts, and we respond with praise, prayer, and thanks. It is a joy-filled, Spirit-led gathering where faith is formed and hearts are renewed. Through faithful preaching, prayer, and a thoughtful blend of liturgy and musical excellence, the Holy Spirit sends His people into daily life, carrying faith beyond the pew into homes, workplaces, and relationships.
FAITH formed across generations
A spiritual home for every age and stage of life
Intentional formation for children, youth, and adults
Growing wisdom, resilience, and trust in Jesus together
A school that forms hearts, minds, and servant leaders
HCL is a spiritual home for people of every age and stage of life, where faith is formed, nurtured, and strengthened across generations. Through the shared life of the congregation and its ministries, God shapes hearts, minds, and character, helping children, youth, and adults grow in trust, wisdom, and confidence as they follow Jesus in everyday life.
This commitment to formation extends through Hales Corners Lutheran School, a thriving, accredited, Christ-centered community where strong academics and Christian faith are intentionally woven together. With committed faculty, innovative learning, and robust opportunities in arts, athletics, and technology, we partner with families to form confident learners, faithful disciples, and servant leaders prepared for the future God has for them.
SENDING people to REACH neighbors and nations
A century of faithful presence in our community
Equipping and sending people into neighborhoods and nations
Living out Christ’s love and sharing His Word through service, generosity, and mission
For a century, HCL has been a trusted and active presence in our community, rooted in love for our neighbors and confidence in God’s faithfulness. From that foundation, the Holy Spirit equips and sends people to carry the hope of Christ into their everyday lives, neighborhoods, and nations. God works through ordinary people in meaningful ways, as His Word is shared and His love is lived out through service, generosity, and mission.
Our Value Statements
HCL is a place where…
Worship draws us closer to God and others
Psalm 95:6-7
“Come, let’s worship and bow down; let’s kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care.”
God’s Word is clearly taught and lived
2 Timothy 3:16-17
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
We strive to love like Jesus
John 13:34-35
“I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
We share Jesus with our Neighbors and nations
Acts 1:8
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
