LCMS Northern Illinois District President Rev. Dan P. Gilbert was in Norway the end of May to participate in a ceremony consecrating the first bishop of The Lutheran Church of Norway.
Pres. Gilbert Attends Lutheran Church of Norway Consecration
Bethlehem Parish Nurse Visits District
Raida Mansour, parish nurse at Christmas Lutheran Church and Diyar Consortium in Bethlehem, Palestine, visited the LCMS Northern Illinois District Parish Nurse Network in May.
Compassion Experience coming to St. Luke, Itasca
St. Luke Lutheran Church in Itasca, Illinois, is hosting the Compassion Experience June 9-12, 2017. Get a virtual peek into the world of Compassion International children in Kenya and Dominican Republic.
September – October Luther Movie Screenings Added
NEW DATES ADDED – Area Northern Illinois District congregations have scheduled screenings for the new Luther movie. Here are new dates the district has received.
A Simple Outreach Plan for Teenagers (Generation Z)
Do you find yourself talking to your teen and it seems like you’re just not getting through? However, you send a text message and you get a response. This new generation presents unique challenges for teaching the faith.
Dad Takes Outside Shot for Teens – and Wins
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lansing is a small church, but it draws 30 to 40 teens on Sunday nights for basketball and more are from the community than the church.
Prayer Shawls Are Tangible Touch
Prayer shawls from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Matteson, Illinois, continue to touch hearts — now in 23 states.
Infants Memorial Service for All to Remember
Hope and comfort will embrace those who attend the Infants Memorial Service on Sunday afternoon, May 21, at Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville, Illinois.
Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music Here in July
LCMS Worship will hold its Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music the week of July 25–28 at Concordia University Chicago.
When Hackers Hit Close to Home – What Can You Learn?
It was just a normal January day at an LCMS Northern Illinois District church and school in a quiet suburb—until it wasn’t.