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Author: Christena Estby

Called to Glory – Walter Claassen

Called to Glory – Walter Claassen

Walter Claassen passed away on August 12, 2025.

Christena Estby August 20, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. John Sharp Installed as Pastor at Good Shepherd, Rock Falls

Rev. John Sharp Installed as Pastor at Good Shepherd, Rock Falls

We welcome Rev. Sharp and his family to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby August 13, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. Michael Tanney Installed as Pastor at St. John, Island Lake

Rev. Michael Tanney Installed as Pastor at St. John, Island Lake

We welcome Rev. Tanney and his wife, Catherine, to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby August 12, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. Ethan Boester Installed as Associate Pastor at St. James, Chicago

Rev. Ethan Boester Installed as Associate Pastor at St. James, Chicago

We welcome Rev. Boester and his wife, Krista, to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more

August 2025 Ministry Theme: Part II – DCEs

August 2025 Ministry Theme: Part II – DCEs

Part II of our August Ministry theme is all about DCEs!

Christena Estby August 12, 2025 Advancing His Kingdom Read more

Ministry Partnerships Build Wellness

Ministry Partnerships Build Wellness

The annual Circuit Wellness Conference reminds us that in the body of Christ, we are not called to serve alone.

Christena Estby August 5, 2025 Around the District Read more

August 2025 Ministry Theme: Part I – Teachers

August 2025 Ministry Theme: Part I – Teachers

Part I of our August Ministry Theme is all about teachers!

Christena Estby August 1, 2025August 7, 2025 Advancing His Kingdom, Education, Lutheran Schools Read more

Rev. Ethan Luft Installed as Associate Pastor at St. Andrews, Park Ridge

Rev. Ethan Luft Installed as Associate Pastor at St. Andrews, Park Ridge

We welcome Rev. Luft and his wife to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby July 31, 2025August 11, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. Jackson Scofield Installed as Pastor at Friends in Christ, Morris and River of Life, Channahon

Rev. Jackson Scofield Installed as Pastor at Friends in Christ, Morris and River of Life, Channahon

We welcome Rev. Scofield to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby July 29, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. Christian Dollar Installed as Associate Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Burr Ridge

Rev. Christian Dollar Installed as Associate Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Burr Ridge

We welcome Rev. Dollar and his wife, Svenja, to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby July 29, 2025 Church Worker Updates Read more
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