Things are beginning to look a little different around the District office, but the joy is just as great as LeeAnn Acosta, Ann Ciaccio, and Sarah Chew take on new roles.
New Faces Welcomed to the Northern Illinois District Office
Your Invitation to New Starts Dinner
This year’s New Starts…New Believers benefit dinner is on Sunday, November 12, at the Marriott Hotel, 1200 Burr Ridge Parkway, in Burr Ridge, Illinois, and you are invited.
Reformation at 500: An Interdenominational Conversation
Monday, October 30, Concordia University Chicago is hosting a rare public conversation between denominational leaders on the divergence and convergence of three historic church bodies that emerged after the Reformation. The gathering is on campus in River Forest, Illinois.
Lutheran Families, Schools, Congregations Will Join in Historic Gathering
Hundreds of children’s voices singing praise to God; little kids interacting with 16th-century characters; parents and pastors learning and discussing timeless truths; trumpets blasting stirring hymns; falconry, armor and puppet shows on display; and 500 year-old documents to be viewed with awe and wonder…
The Northern Illinois District Responds to Devastation of Hurricane Harvey
In response to the massive destruction, the church and school families, as well as individual members of the LCMS Northern Illinois District, are coordinating equally proportional responses to provide mercy and compassion for those effected by the devastation.
Nunes Pair Featured at Reformation 500 Regional Gathering
Rev. Dr. John and Monique Nunes will be guest speakers at a regional Reformation 500 kick-off event being held Saturday, October 7, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Belvidere, Illinois.
A Christian Response to Physician Assisted Suicide
In 1973, abortion on demand became the law of the land with the Supreme Court ruling, Roe v. Wade. With the devaluation of life at its earliest stages, it was only a matter of time before life would be devalued at its end stages. That time appears to be here.
Best Practices: Heartland Speakers Set
Rev. Jock Ficken will be one of two keynote speakers for the Best Practices: Heartland free conference being held October 11-13 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Columbus, Indiana (just south of Indianapolis).
St. John’s, Lombard, Begins Second Decade of Free Fine Arts Events
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lombard, Illinois, begins its 11th consecutive season of free public arts activities for the community.
Special Day Planned for Pastors’ Wives
Pastors’ wives will connect, encourage, and celebrate their walk together in ministry during a fellowship event on Saturday, September 23, in Elgin, Illinois.