July Ministry Theme: Meet the Staff – Michelle La Velle
Meet Michelle La Velle, District President Administrative Assistant (DPAA) for the LCMS Northern Illinois District!
Called to Glory – Rev. John A. Shumate
Rev. John A. Shumate passed away June 14, 2026.
Saint John, Sycamore Celebrates 150th Anniversary
We celebrate with Saint John Lutheran Church in Sycamore on the occasion of their 150th anniversary!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
May 2026 Ministry Theme: Lay Leadership Summit
Our May 2026 Ministry theme is the Lay Leadership Summit!
Call Days 2026
We celebrate with these candidates and the calling congregations and look forward to hearing about upcoming ordinations/installations!