Lutherans Affirm Life in Chicago, D.C. Marches

The January 27 March for Life in D.C. was not the only, or even the first, March for Life in the country this year. On Sunday, January 15, thousands gathered at Federal Plaza in Chicago.
Sharing Your Faith in Japanese Language

The Lutheran Heritage Foundation now has a new, free resource that can help you introduce your Christian beliefs to a Japanese friend.
‘Family Ministry 101’ on February 25

A workshop titled “Family Ministry 101” will be held 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 25, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Barrington, Illinois.
Max and Donna Daniels Present the Lincolns at St. John’s Lombard

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lombard, Illinois, continues Sunday, February 12, at 3 p.m. with “An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln.”
St. Paul Chicago Heights a Host Church for Night to Shine

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 330 Highland Drive, Chicago Heights, IL, is an area host church for Night to Shine on Friday, February 10, 6-9 p.m.
Former District Pastor James Plackner Called to Glory

Former pastor in the LCMS Northern Illinois District, Rev. James Plackner, died January 12.
New Year’s Day—New Life in Christ

St. Philip Lutheran Church in Chicago started the new year witnessing the baptism of a visitor in the U.S. from Zambia.
Carol Stream Church Celebrated with Homeless on Christmas Day

For homeless persons, Christmas is just another day. Lucky for them, Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carol Stream, Illinois, isn’t just another church.
Not Gone in 10 Seconds

The Northern Light newspaper of the LCMS Northern Illinois District is 30 years old — what does all that printed paper mean?
Retired, but Not Done Writing

When they first began their work as missionaries in Nigeria, Rev. Dr. Paul Bruns and his wife, Ruby, were troubled by the lack of Lutheran resources available for lay leaders and their people.