On Saturday, February 29, 2020, pastors and lay leaders from ten congregations in Circuit 18 met with District staff members at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Kankakee for a leadership conference.
Circuit 18 Holds Leadership Conference in Kankakee
Vida y Fe Officially Chartered into the LCMS
Iglesia Vida y Fe in Elgin, signs charter documents, officially making them a part of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Rev. Kris Whitby Installed at Northern Illinois District
Rev. Kris Whitby was installed as Assistant to the President–Mission and Ministry at Concordia University Chicago’s Chapel of our Lord on February 27, 2020.
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!
School Leaders Gather for Sustainability Seminar
To learn, help, and support one another in facing the challenges of today, Lutheran school leaders met together for a School Sustainability Seminar.
Second Ethnic Gathering: Partnering Together as the LCMS Northern Illinois District
A second Ethnic Ministry Gathering was held Saturday, February 8, 2020 with over 35 in attendance.
Congregation and School Brought Together at Art Show and Spaghetti Dinner
On Saturday, February 1, nearly 200 family and friends of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Preschool in Mokena, Illinois gathered for a spaghetti dinner and art show with a silent auction to support their preschool.
Rev. Harold I. Wahl – Called to Glory
Rev. Harold I. Wahl Jr., age 72, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Why Shouldn’t I Be Baptized?
The congregation members at Zion Lutheran Church in McHenry celebrated a special family baptism this past Sunday, February 2.
Rev. Wesley Harold Wilkie – Called to Glory
The Reverend Wesley Harold Wilkie passed away on January 25, 2020 surrounded by family in the comfort of his home