Rev. Mark Duer Installed at Grace, Willow Springs and Zion, Lyons
Sunday, January 7, 2018 Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Willow Springs and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lyons welcomed Rev. Mark Duer during the Service of Installation. Grace and Zion, historic churches which are 89 years old and 134 years old, respectively, are partnered with one another as sister congregations. Prior to becoming a pastor, Rev. Duer […]
Concordia to Host Bible Study on Racism
Every other Thursday night for the remainder of the school semester, Concordia University Chicago will be hosting a Bible study to understand the Biblical/Christian response to racism. All are welcome to join.
Popcorn to Partnerships
Rockford area Lutheran schools have a history of working together to help one another grow. Recently, revitalization efforts have allowed schools to flourish thus creating sustainable institutions in which individuals interact with scripture daily and learn how to apply it to their lives.
Stirred to Love
Teachers and students from urban and suburban schools partner with one another in a way which provides a highway for them to collaborate with and learn from one another.
Slice of Home
Tabor Lutheran Church in Chicago is partnering with refugee organizations in order to help families coming to the United States make their new apartments feel like home.
Blocktoberfest: Looking Back to Move Forward
Immanuel, Batavia and St. Mark’s, St. Charles partnered to host an inaugural Blocktober festival in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
Welcoming Our Northern Illinois District off the Press
February 1, 2018 there will be a new publication serving to communicate the ministries of the Lord around the Northern Illinois District.
Being the Hands and Feet: One Foot at a Time
Feet physically ground people. First St. Paul’s, Chicago and a team of podiatrists use their gifts and solid foundation in Christ to serve individuals in need at a monthly foot clinic.
Adoption Options Workshop
The NID Life Task Force is presenting a workshop on Adoption Options in February.
Reformation Forum: Conversation After 500 Years of Division
Last Monday, October 30, President Harrison, Cardinal Cupich, and Wheaton College’s President Ryken met at Concordia University Chicago to discuss the Reformation and unity moving forward.