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Rev. Michael Kampenga Installed as SMP Pastor at Faith, Oak Lawn

Rev. Michael Kampenga Installed as SMP Pastor at Faith, Oak Lawn

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

Christena Estby February 24, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. John Shumate Installed as Assistant Pastor at Faith, Lake Forest

Rev. John Shumate Installed as Assistant Pastor at Faith, Lake Forest

We welcome Reverend John Shumate and his wife to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby February 24, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Called to Glory – Revered Gregory Edward Hoffmann

Called to Glory – Revered Gregory Edward Hoffmann

Rev. Gregory Edward Hoffmann passed away February 22, 2026.

Christena Estby February 24, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Part-Time Wellness Officer Added To NID Staff

Part-Time Wellness Officer Added To NID Staff

Brandy McCoid was recently named as Wellness Officer for the LCMS Northern Illinois District.

Christena Estby February 23, 2026February 26, 2026 Around the District Read more

Called To Glory – Rev. Oliver Hugo Wetzel

Called To Glory – Rev. Oliver Hugo Wetzel

Rev. Oliver Hugo Wetzel passed away peacefully November 9, 2025.

Christena Estby February 18, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

February 2026 Ministry Theme: Hearts for Jesus

February 2026 Ministry Theme: Hearts for Jesus

This year’s Hearts for Jesus focus is on developing a new Vacation Bible School curriculum.

Christena Estby February 1, 2026February 5, 2026 Advancing His Kingdom Read more

Parish Nurse News: A Collaboration for Care in Ethiopia

Parish Nurse News: A Collaboration for Care in Ethiopia

Learn about a Parish Nurse Network Collaboration to bring medical care to those in need in Southern Ethiopia.

Christena Estby January 23, 2026January 27, 2026 Around the District Read more

Dr. Thomas Wrege Named Executive Director of Lutheran Education Association

Dr. Thomas Wrege Named Executive Director of Lutheran Education Association

Dr. Thomas Wrege was recently named as executive director of Lutheran Education Association.

Christena Estby January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Education, Recognized Ministries Read more

Rev. Luis Gonzalez and Rev. Cruz Guerrero Ordained and Installed at Iglesia Evangelica Luterana San Pablo

Rev. Luis Gonzalez and Rev. Cruz Guerrero Ordained and Installed at Iglesia Evangelica Luterana San Pablo

We welcome Rev. Gonzalez and Rev. Guerrero and their families to their new calls in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby January 12, 2026January 13, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. Michael Gudgel Installed as Pastor at St. Paul, Rochelle

Rev. Michael Gudgel Installed as Pastor at St. Paul, Rochelle

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

Christena Estby January 2, 2026January 6, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more
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