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Former District Pastor Michael Piper Called to Glory

Former District Pastor Michael Piper Called to Glory

Rev. Michael Piper, age 54, died in Missouri. He was pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Beecher, Illinois, from 1988 to 1996.

Ann Ciaccio February 9, 2017February 21, 2017 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. Donald Matthiessen Called to Glory

Rev. Donald Matthiessen Called to Glory

Services for Rev. Donald Matthiessen, pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Sterling, Illinois, will be on February 15-16 in Rock Falls, Illinois.

Ann Ciaccio February 6, 2017February 21, 2017 Church Worker Updates Read more

Life: Hope-Filled in Washington D.C.

Life: Hope-Filled in Washington D.C.

Several hundred Lutherans from the LCMS Life 360 Conference being held in Alexandria, Virginia, joined others from across the nation at the March for Life on January 27 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Ann Ciaccio February 3, 2017March 3, 2017 Around the District Read more

Nick Price Ordained, Installed at Lisle

Nick Price Ordained, Installed at Lisle

Nick Price was ordained and installed as associate pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Lisle, Illinois, to serve as site pastor at their Kimberly Way site.

Ann Ciaccio February 2, 2017January 11, 2021 Church Worker Updates Read more

Lutherans Affirm Life in Chicago, D.C. Marches

Lutherans Affirm Life in Chicago, D.C. Marches

The January 27 March for Life in D.C. was not the only, or even the first, March for Life in the country this year. On Sunday, January 15, thousands gathered at Federal Plaza in Chicago.

Ann Ciaccio January 27, 2017February 6, 2017 Around the District Read more

Sharing Your Faith in Japanese Language

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.

Ann Ciaccio January 25, 2017 Recognized Ministries Read more

‘Family Ministry 101’ on February 25

‘Family Ministry 101’ on February 25

A workshop titled “Family Ministry 101” will be held 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 25, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Barrington, Illinois.

Ann Ciaccio January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 Around the District Read more

Max and Donna Daniels Present the Lincolns at St. John’s Lombard

Max and Donna Daniels Present the Lincolns at St. John’s Lombard

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lombard, Illinois, continues Sunday, February 12, at 3 p.m. with “An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln.”

Ann Ciaccio January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 Around the District Read more

St. Paul Chicago Heights a Host Church for Night to Shine

St. Paul Chicago Heights a Host Church for Night to Shine

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 330 Highland Drive, Chicago Heights, IL, is an area host church for Night to Shine on Friday, February 10, 6-9 p.m.

Ann Ciaccio January 24, 2017January 25, 2017 Around the District Read more

Former District Pastor James Plackner Called to Glory

Former District Pastor James Plackner Called to Glory

Former pastor in the LCMS Northern Illinois District, Rev. James Plackner, died January 12.

Ann Ciaccio January 13, 2017January 13, 2017 Church Worker Updates Read more
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