Coming Soon: The Gathering Youth Conference
In a weekend characterized by a few hundred 6-12 grade students joining together to proclaim the goodness of God, April 6-7, Trinity, Roselle will host The Gathering, a youth conference which equips and encourages students to be bold in their faith. Registration is now open!
Rev. Mark Duer Installed at Grace, Willow Springs and Zion, Lyons
Sunday, January 7, 2018 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Willow Springs and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lyons welcomed Rev. Mark Duer during the Service of Installation. Grace and Zion, historic churches which are 89 years old and 134 years old, respectively, are partnered with one another as sister congregations. Prior to becoming a pastor, Rev. Duer […]
Concordia to Host Bible Study on Racism
Every other Thursday night for the remainder of the school semester, Concordia University Chicago will be hosting a Bible study to understand the Biblical/Christian response to racism. All are welcome to join.
Michael A. Guymon – Called to Glory
Michael Alan Guymon, 69, of Danville, Illinois, passed away at home on Friday, February 9, 2018 with his wife by his side. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 824 Main Street, Danville, with service to follow at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Pastor […]
Popcorn to Partnerships
Rockford area Lutheran schools have a history of working together to help one another grow. Recently, revitalization efforts have allowed schools to flourish thus creating sustainable institutions in which individuals interact with scripture daily and learn how to apply it to their lives.
Stirred to Love
Teachers and students from urban and suburban schools partner with one another in a way which provides a highway for them to collaborate with and learn from one another.
Slice of Home
Tabor Lutheran Church in Chicago is partnering with refugee organizations in order to help families coming to the United States make their new apartments feel like home.
Dr. Fred Spurgat – Called To Glory
Dr. Fred Spurgat was called to his eternal home Wednesday morning, February 7, 2018.
Blocktoberfest: Looking Back to Move Forward
Immanuel, Batavia and St. Mark’s, St. Charles partnered to host an inaugural Blocktober festival in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
Meemic School Grant Opportunities
Meemic Insurance Company’s Foundation for the Future of Education has two available grants. The “Traditional Grant” provides $500 for any school initiative while the “Masterpieces Art Contest and Grant” is an opportunity for student artists which could provide $300 for art supplies.