Welcome
Grace Lutheran Church of Dyer, Indiana is a member congregation of the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod (LCMS). Our congregation is located the Tri-town northwest Indiana parish of Dyer, Schererville, and St. John. We believe, teach, and confess the doctrine of the evangelical, catholic faith as it is taught by the Holy Scriptures and faithfully confessed in the Book of Concord of 1580. We are committed to the pure preaching of God’s Word and the right administration of the holy Sacraments, catechesis of all people in the Christian faith, and liturgical worship consistent with our Reformation heritage. The congregation at Grace is joined in the one, holy Christian church, proclaiming Jesus Christ crucified, risen, and reigning for the salvation of the world.
On July 25, A+D 2010, Grace ordained and installed the Rev. Christopher Gillespie as her pastor.
Given the added name of Chrysostom, which means “golden-mouthed” in Greek, Saint John was a dominant force in the fourth-century Christian church. Born in Antioch around the year 347, John was instructed in the Christian faith by his pious mother, Anthusa. After serving in a number of Christian offices, including acolyte and lector, John was ordained a presbyter and given preaching responsibilities. His simple but direct messages found an audience well beyond his home town. In 398, John Chrysostom was made Patriarch of Constantinople. His determination to reform the church, court, and city there brought him into conflict with established authorities. Eventually, he was exiled from his adopted city. Although removed from his parishes and people, he continued writing and preaching until the time of his death in 407. It is reported that his final words were: “Glory be to God for all things. Amen.”
