Because of the current COVID-19 crisis, endowment and partner grant deadlines have been extended to May 15, 2020.
NID Grant Application Deadlines Extended
God Prepares a Path
A foreign language, an unfamiliar system, another culture. Studying abroad is a challenge in and of itself. But what if you have to plan not only for yourself but for two children as well?
Students Register to Vote at Rockford Lutheran
The League of Women Voters visited Rockford Lutheran School to assist students with their voter registration process.
Circuit 18 Holds Leadership Conference in Kankakee
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.
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.