Around the District

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.

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

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,

For twelve years, Family in Faith, Glendale Heights has hosted a monthly mobile food pantry. In December, they celebrated the grand opening of a permanent structure which will allow their food pantry opportunities to grow exponentially.

Join LCMS Northern Illinois District congregations in conversations about God, faith, and purpose.

“This is a sacred place.” The soup kitchen at St. Matthew, Chicago is more than a ministry which provides meals to those who are hungry. It is a “congregation,” a gathering place where all are welcome, and a community which spans neighborhoods and demographics to share the love of Jesus.

This Advent season, we invite you to “walk the streets of Bethlehem” with St. Andrew’s, Park Ridge; Bethlehem, West Dundee; St. Paul, Mount Prospect; and Vida y Fe, Elgin.

The community at Zion Lutheran Church and School in Marengo collectively embodies their directive verse, 1 John 3:18, though their school, outside of traditional school hours, in partnership with other schools, and while students are in college.

Immanuel, Richton Park strives to be the “share Christ and build hope” with their community. One day this summer, they gave away nearly 400 backpacks full of supplies to equip students well for the school year. This month, they’ll provide brand-new winter coats to many students in their community. Most significantly, they build relationships with hundreds of families in their community and have become the people to whom community members know they can turn, if they’re in need of help.

The synodical theme this year is “Joy:fully Lutheran.” Pastor William “Bill” Yonker shares what it means to him to be “joy:fully Lutheran:” to vivit. Because Jesus lives, we will too.