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.
Conference Helps Women Live Out Faith in All Roles
The Women’s Leadership Institute conference is an opportunity for women to hone their leadership skills and develop confidence in their various roles at home, at church, and in the business world. WLI aims to answer the question, “What does a Christian leader look like in today’s world?”
Illinois Hay to Drought-Stricken South Dakota
Rev. Chris Navurskis and members at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hinckley, Illinois, are reaching out to aid farmers in South Dakota who are stressed by draught. News reports on July 20 stated that 82 percent of the state was in some stage of drought.
Russian Pastor Shares His Story and Musical Talents
Pastor Yaroslav Boychenko of the Nizhny Novgorod Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Russia visits Immanuel, Batavia, sharing his inspirational faith story and musical talents.
Concordia Plans Town Hall Meeting in District
Concordia Plan Services, the healthcare and retirement plan provider of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, is having a series of town hall meetings in July for the LCMS ministries in northern Illinois.