‘Chicago Walking Together’ Intentional about Strengthening Each Other
Several Chicago congregations are trying an approach that’s new for them to strengthen their motivation and capacity for connecting with and meeting new people in their communities.
Illinois Hay to Drought-Stricken South Dakota
Rev. Chris Navurskis and members at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hinckley, Illinois, are reaching out to aid farmers in South Dakota who are stressed by draught. News reports on July 20 stated that 82 percent of the state was in some stage of drought.
Russian Pastor Shares His Story and Musical Talents
Pastor Yaroslav Boychenko of the Nizhny Novgorod Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Russia visits Immanuel, Batavia, sharing his inspirational faith story and musical talents.
Rev. Michael Graham Called to Glory
Rev. Michael Graham, pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Aurora, Illinois, died around midnight on July 11, 2017. Services are planned for Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Aurora.
FLAME Targets Lutheran School Leadership Gap
Forty percent of all Lutheran elementary school principals are expected to be at or past retirement age by the year 2020.
Lutheran Hour Speaker to Fill New LCMS Role in Washington, D.C.
Rev. Dr. Greg Seltz, known Synod-wide for his tenure as Lutheran Hour Speaker, has accepted the call to serve as executive director for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod’s new Center for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C.
Concordia Plans Town Hall Meeting in District
Concordia Plan Services, the healthcare and retirement plan provider of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, is having a series of town hall meetings in July for the LCMS ministries in northern Illinois.
Deaconess Elly Sifuentes Commissioned and Installed at St. Matthew, Chicago
Deaconess Elly Sifuentes was commissioned and installed at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, June 25, 2017.
Visit Chicago’s First Saint Paul’s on Day of Dearborn Garden Walk
Many communities have garden walks in their community: a local group organizes a tour of spectacular gardens, sells tickets and raises money for a good cause. Have you ever considered how your church might tag along with such community-wide events?
Team Up with Lansing School for Run, Walk or Crawl
Make it your goal to run, walk or crawl with members of St. John Lutheran School in Lansing, Illinois, on September 16 — For God and Country.