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Author: Christena Estby

Called to Glory – Rev. John A. Shumate

Called to Glory – Rev. John A. Shumate

Rev. John A. Shumate passed away June 14, 2026.

Christena Estby June 17, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Saint John, Sycamore Celebrates 150th Anniversary

Saint John, Sycamore Celebrates 150th Anniversary

We celebrate with Saint John Lutheran Church in Sycamore on the occasion of their 150th anniversary!

Christena Estby June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 Around the District Read more

Rev. Josiah Sandcork Installed as Pastor at St. Matthew, Lemont

Rev. Josiah Sandcork Installed as Pastor at St. Matthew, Lemont

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

Christena Estby June 16, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

June 2026 Ministry Theme: Answering the Call – “Whom Shall I Send?”

June 2026 Ministry Theme: Answering the Call – “Whom Shall I Send?”

We rejoice at the news of three new pastoral candidates coming to the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby June 1, 2026June 17, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. James May Installed as Associate Pastor at St. Paul, Brookfield

Rev. James May Installed as Associate Pastor at St. Paul, Brookfield

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

Christena Estby May 4, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. Zachary Huffman Installed as Associate Pastor at St. Peter, Schaumburg

Rev. Zachary Huffman Installed as Associate Pastor at St. Peter, Schaumburg

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

Christena Estby May 4, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Spotlight on Ministry: Rev. Bob Geaschel and Trinity, Burr Ridge

Spotlight on Ministry: Rev. Bob Geaschel and Trinity, Burr Ridge

Learn more about Reverend Bob Geaschel and Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Burr Ridge.

Christena Estby May 1, 2026May 7, 2026 Around the District Read more

May 2026 Ministry Theme: Lay Leadership Summit

May 2026 Ministry Theme: Lay Leadership Summit

Our May 2026 Ministry theme is the Lay Leadership Summit!

Christena Estby May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 Around the District Read more

Call Days 2026

Call Days 2026

We celebrate with these candidates and the calling congregations and look forward to hearing about upcoming ordinations/installations!

Christena Estby April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Call to Glory – Janice M. Blatt

Call to Glory – Janice M. Blatt

Janice M. Blatt passed away April 16, 2026.

Christena Estby April 22, 2026April 21, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more
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