We welcome Rev. Benson and his family to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!
Rev. Steven Benson Installed as Pastor at Mt. Olive, Rockford/Concordia, Machesney Park
July 2025 Ministry Theme: Missions, Part II – Belize
Read more about the NID July Ministry Theme: Missions in our Part II about Belize!
July 2025 Ministry Theme: Missions, Part I – LWML Mission Grants
Learn more about LWML Mission Grants and the history of Lutheran Women in Mission!
Ascension Service Brings Five Area Churches Together For Worship And Fellowship
Celebrate the joy of sister congregations in worship and fellowship together!
June 2025 Ministry Theme: Answering the Call – “I Will Make You Fishers of Men”
Learn more about the pastoral candidates coming to the LCMS Northern Illinois District!
School Vision Clarity Seminars Encourage Looking Toward The Future
Learn more about a series of information seminars held to benefit the future of our Lutheran schools!
Zion Lutheran Church in Chebanse Celebrates Opening of New Community Library
Zion, Chebanse celebrates the dedication of a new community library in their building!
District Staff Thank Students At St. Paul Lutheran School Dorchester, Chicago
Thank you to the 7th and 8th grade students at St. Paul Lutheran School Dorchester, Chicago!
St. James, Chicago Celebrates Completion of School Expansion Project
St. James Lutheran Church and School, Chicago celebrates its recent expansion project!
Called to Glory – Glenn R. Mahnke
Glenn R. Mahnke passed away April 24, 2025