“To me it means the privilege of our participating in what Jesus is already doing to usher in his Kingdom.” Rev. Dr. Thomas Johnson
Immanuel, Palatine Celebrates 150th Anniversary
On March 3, 2019, Immanuel, Palatine celebrated their 150th anniversary. They have been caring for the spiritual needs of the Palatine community since 1869.
Technology – Connecting the Generations
Technology is developing relationships between two generations at at Hope Lutheran Church in Shorewood.
Biblical Greek is Not Just for Pastors
Over 50 people from a dozen NID congregations gathered at Faith, Oak Lawn to learn a bit of biblical Greek.
From Schoolhouse to Community Garden
In 2015, members of Immanuel, Hillside were eager to begin a program which would preserve their congregation’s history and land while serving as a helpful tool to connect the community, grow relationships and nutritious food, and, most importantly, to share the Gospel.
How Lilies Grow
Five years ago, a group of clergy, community members, and the mayor of Skokie gathered around a table with a common mission: “we have this space [in the old school building at St. Paul, Skokie]. How can we use it
Faith Language
In March 2014, a community of believers from Good Shepherd, Elgin and other congregations gathered, with hearts moved by the Holy Spirit, to provide a service which would serve their community. As Lutherans in Elgin looked into their neighborhood, saw
Two SMP Program Vicars To Serve NID
St. John, Schaumburg and and Trinity, Roselle welcome Specific Ministry Pastor Program vicars who were assigned to their vicarages at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis on February 6, 2019.
Baking Blessings
Everyone can do something–with what they already have–to show kindness and the love of Jesus to somebody else. Becky Juhl has been baking just about her entire life. It is something she does with passion, curiosity and love. She uses
A Truly Close-Knit Community
Shawls, blankets, hats, mittens, and scarves are made of stitches. Whether they’re crocheted or knitted from yarn or two pieces of fleece neatly tied together, with time and intention, from something else, they are created. At Living Christ, Arlington Heights,