Introduction to Stephen Ministry
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6201 Vollmer Road, Matteson, Illinois, will host a Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop on Saturday morning, May 6.
New Bible study on ‘Healing Racial Divides’
Rev. Keith Haney, from the LCMS Northern Illinois District staff, has published a six-session Bible study on healing racial divides, available online now from Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis.
Calvary Starts New NAMI Group That’s Faith Based
Calvary Lutheran Church in Wood Dale, Illinois, recently started a faith-based support group for people with mental illness, in partnership with the Natinal Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in DuPage County.
Workshop Offered for Your 2017 Stewardship Emphasis
“Your 2017 Stewardship Emphasis” will be presented at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oak Lawn on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Two in NID Honored with LEA Awards
LEA President Jon Laabs presented the organization’s prestigious Christus Magister award to Rev. William Beckmann on March 5.
Rich Rose Alumni Celebration Concert
Walther Grade School Band program alumni and high school music alumni are invited to participate in an alumni concert with Mr. Richard Rose as he retires.
Rev. Paul Brunner Called to Glory
Pastor Paul Brunner was called to glory on March 21 and visitation and funeral services will be on March 29 and 30.
Concordia-Chicago Production of “The Fantasticks” Opens March 31
Concordia University Chicago’s theater production company will open “The Fantasticks” at Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park, Illinois, on March 31.
Delegates Affirm Circuit and Region Alignment
Delegates of the LCMS Northern Illinois District met in special convention Saturday, March 11, at Concordia University Chicago and approved the realignment proposed and distributed by the district Board of Directors in January.
Dr. Merle Radke Called to Glory
Dr. Merle Radke, of St. Louis, a commissioned minister and long-time professor at Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Illinois, died on March 8, 2017. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 8, at the university.