Recognized Ministries
The ministry of congregations in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is augmented and supplemented by the service and gospel outreach of hundreds of independent church-affiliated ministries across the U.S. and around the world. We share here the news from some of those organizations working closest with our member churches and church workers in northern Illinois.
Dr. Thomas Wrege Named Executive Director of Lutheran Education Association
Dr. Thomas Wrege was recently named as executive director of Lutheran Education Association.
2023-2024 Hearts for Jesus Program Announced
In your planning for the coming school year, please remember our focus to support the mission of the Belize Mission Society as they serve.
Hearts for Jesus raises funds for Mercy House
Earlier this month, Lois Stewart, Mission Facilitator for Schools, serving Commissioned Workers, presented Cathy Dulgar, Executive Director of the Belize Mission Society, with a generous check to be used toward the care of Mercy House.
NID Hosts Gathering for LCMS Recognized Service Organizations
The LCMS Northern Illinois District is blessed with several RSOs, headquartered in the NID.
Witnesses to what God is doing in Chicago
Pastors from Chicago come together to get to know each other as “different” entities and help each other find solutions to their challenges, together.
Deaconess Lori Trinche Joins the RLOM Team
Deaconess Lori Trinche joins the Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries (RLOM) team for the new Illinois location.
2022-2023 Hearts for Jesus
The 2022-2023 Hearts for Jesus will support the Belize Mission Society Mercy House Program.
March for Life Chicago 2022
The Northern Illinois Life Task Force urges all Lutheran individuals and congregations to participate in the March and related activities.
District Office Staff Meet With Synod Representatives to Talk, Plan, and Celebrate Life Ministry Initiatives
We give thanks and praise to the triune God for all that NID is doing to speak up for, care, and teach about the sanctity of human life.
Meet Joe Willmann, LCEF District Vice President, Northern Illinois District
We welcome Joe Willmann, LCEF District Vice President, to the Northern Illinois District!
New Hope for Single Moms in Crisis
Advocating and tirelessly helping get the word out about a new life-saving and life-transforming ministry.
Bringing the mercy of Jesus’ to the hurt and fallen world in Chicago
LINC Chicago was started in 2020 and is already passionately carrying out the NID’s mission statement of encouraging personal witnessing and missions.
6 Tour Stops in 4 States
Pro-life advocates process through the streets of downtown Chicago for the January 23, 2021 caravan.
LCMS President Harrison Speaks at March for Life Chicago 2020
Lutherans love life and turn out in mass to show it at the Midwest’s largest pro-life event!
Serving Christian Seniors in Bethlehem
The original group of fourteen seniors from Christmas Lutheran Church has grown to several hundred Christian seniors in and around Bethlehem.
Respite Training Now Part of Disaster Response
Voice of Care holds their first training for emergency relief events
Dwelling in the Light of God’s Grace: Stateville
For 32 years, Deaconess Lori Wilbert has served in a chaplaincy role at Stateville Correctional Center. As she teaches classes and builds community there she continues to see God's grace and hope permeate the environment. Prison is a place in which God's spirit dwells and is found in the mundane, obscene, and obscure.
Miles for Mileage 2018
Everyone is invited. Everyone is included. Voice of Care hosted their second Miles for Mileage event of the summer over the weekend. They worshipped the Lord with people of all abilities while fundraising to be able to continue traveling to churches and organizations throughout the region to teach how we as a Church can further include all people.
What is Moral Injury?
What happens to a person spiritually and physically when they are witnesses of great trauma or abuse of their deeply held moral convictions? The NID life task force shares what moral injury is, what scripture says about it, and how we as a Church can stand alongside and serve those in the midst of it.
Gathering Encourages Pastors’ Wives
Fellowship, laughter and an impactful service project were all a part of this year's gathering.
Sixth National Hispanic Lutheran Convention
A time of learning, fellowship, empowerment, and refreshment for those in Hispanic ministry.
LCEF: Could Students Actually Get Closer to God While in College?
College students are digging into faith and having spiritually enriching conversations. After Trinity, Lisle received a grant from LCEF's Kaleidoscope Fund in 2017, they have been able to do exponentially more with their college ministry program. By God's grace, this has lead to noticeable impact on students' lives.
Participants Bring Vision for Reaching Communities, People with Disabilities and their Caregivers
Voice of Care Conducts First Bilingual Respite Care Workshop for Hispanic Training Leaders
Prayer Outreach Cards – A Simple way to share God’s Love
Saying “I’m praying for you” shows others they are loved. Lutheran Hour Ministries Offers Prayer Outreach Cards - a simple way to share.
Lutherans for Life Essay Contest for Students
Are you passionate about life-ministry and love writing? Lutherans for Life is hosting an essay contest for students in grades six through twelve.
Adoption Options Workshop
The NID Life Task Force is presenting a workshop on Adoption Options in February.
Rural & Small Town Mission: Webinars
Practical, relevant ideas for engaging the community with the Gospel.
“Worship for Shut-Ins” to “Worship Anew”
Same Program – New Name: “Worship Anew” is New Name for “Worship for Shut-Ins”
Blessings Seen Through Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem
The NID Parish Nurses recognize Raeda Mansour, parish nurse of Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, and the many blessings God has provided to the people of Bethlehem and surrounding area.
Fall Conference for NID Parish Nurses Held in October
Ministering to an Aging Congregation” will include presentations on estate and health planning, addressing pain, maximizing the ability to stay healthy, accessing community resources, organ and tissue donation, and medication-related concerns.
LCC Sends Boots, Pumps Out in Northern Illinois
Northbrook, Illinois-based Lutheran Church Charities had boots on the ground and pumps in the flood waters as fast as authorities would let them in during weeks of flooding in early August 2017.
Get Ready for LWR Fall Ingathering
Friends of Lutheran World Relief (FLWR) encourages all congregations in the Chicago land area to bring the quilts and kits they've made to any of the following sites on Saturday, October 7, 9 a.m. to noon, and Sunday, October 8, 12-3 p.m.
Lutheran Hour Speaker to Fill New LCMS Role in Washington, D.C.
Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, known Synod-wide for his tenure as Lutheran Hour Speaker, has accepted the call to serve as executive director for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod's new Center for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C.
Spotlight on LWML-NID Grants
Where do Lutheran Women's Missionary League mite offerings go? One project supported with these offerings is Bible Storybooks for Kenya and Tanzania through Lutheran Heritage Foundation.
Mercy, Compassion, Presence Continue in Ottawa-Naplate
Lutheran Church Charities Disaster Response and LERT teams continue their partnership with Zion Lutheran Church in Ottawa, Illinois, to help following the February 28, Ottawar-Naplate tornado.
LWML-NID Spring Rallies Provided Variety of Speakers
One of the highlights of any Lutheran Women's Missionary League Zone Rally is the speaker, as attested to in the variety of speakers in churches this spring.
‘Popular Music for Piano’ Summer Camp Offered at Concordia-Chicago
Students entering grades 5-12 can learn "Popular Music for Piano" at Concordia University Chicago's 2017 summer camp.
CUC Outdoor Patriotic Pops Concert June 24
The University Band of Concordia-Chicago will perform its annual Patriotic Pops Concert on Saturday, June 24, on the lawn at 7400 Augusta, River Forest, Illinois.
LCC Aids Zion-Marengo in Responding to Area Explosion
Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs and volunteers rushed to Marengo, Illinois, to help Zion Lutheran Church there respond to an explosion that impacted dozens of families.
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Opens at Concordia-Chicago
Dr. Claudia Santin, dean of Concordia Chicago's College of Business, announced opening of the new Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship for nurturing business innovation within an ethical, Christian culture.
Rev. Joshua Gale Joins LCC as Executive Director
Tim Hetzner, president and CEO of Lutheran Church Charities, is pleased to announce that Rev. Joshua Gale has accepted a call to serve as executive director at LCC starting June 1, 2017.
Sharing Your Faith in Japanese Language
The Lutheran Heritage Foundation now has a new, free resource that can help you introduce your Christian beliefs to a Japanese friend.
Lutheran Laymen’s League 100 Years Old
During 2017, Lutheran Hour Ministries is celebrating 100 years as a grassroots organization within The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
New CUChicago Doctorate in Business Administration Begins in March
A new Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) has been announced by Concordia University Chicago's College of Business. The first cohort will begin in March 2017, and there is a discount for LCMS members enrolling.
From Martin, to Martin, to You
Churches and the community are invited to join faculty and students of Concordia University Chicago, in River Forest, Illinois, on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 16, 2017.
Acquire Luther South Memorabilia at Fundraiser
Luther South in Chicago will be open the first two Saturday mornings in December to enable getting memorabilia and treasures for a donation to the Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund.