Rev. Matt Hoffman, pastor of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Park Ridge, Illinois, exemplified generosity and courage when the mother of one of St. Andrews’ students faced her own need for courage, not knowing in the beginning, the path God would lead the two of them down— together.
If you had asked him years ago, Pastor Heine would never have guessed that he would be running marathons. Who knew what kinds of connections God will place in his path.
Rev. Matthew Schettler was installed at Resurrection Lutheran Church on Wentworth Avenue in Chicago on June 29, 2019. We welcome you to the Northern Illinois District!
Do you know someone affected by cancer? If so, Phil’s Friends has opportunities for you to share the love of Jesus with them.
On Sunday, August 25, Concordia University Chicago celebrated the installation of Dr. Russell P. Dawn as its twelfth president.
Rev. Alex Marque was ordained and installed at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Rockford.
Members of of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod met for the 67th Regular Convention this past July in Tampa, Florida. The convention attended to tasks and business to further the life and operations of Synod congregations.
Michelle La Velle joins the LCMS Northern Illinois District office as Administrative Assistant to the President.
When parents talk about how it feels having children, they sometimes say, “It’s like your heart is walking around outside of you.” Picturing this literally brings a comical image to mind. The heart has sprouted arms and legs, and it
In 2019, DCEs are celebrating 60 years of official status in the LCMS.