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Rev. James May Installed as Associate Pastor at St. Paul, Brookfield

Rev. James May Installed as Associate Pastor at St. Paul, Brookfield

We welcome Rev. James May and his family to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby May 4, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. Zachary Huffman Installed as Associate Pastor at St. Peter, Schaumburg

Rev. Zachary Huffman Installed as Associate Pastor at St. Peter, Schaumburg

We welcome Rev. Huffman and his family to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby May 4, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Call Days 2026

Call Days 2026

We celebrate with these candidates and the calling congregations and look forward to hearing about upcoming ordinations/installations!

Christena Estby April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Call to Glory – Janice M. Blatt

Call to Glory – Janice M. Blatt

Janice M. Blatt passed away April 16, 2026.

Christena Estby April 22, 2026April 21, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Call to Glory – Dr. Paul Theodore Kreiss

Call to Glory – Dr. Paul Theodore Kreiss

Dr. Paul T. Kreiss passed away April

Christena Estby April 20, 2026April 19, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Call to Glory – Ernest “Ted” Theodore Lams II

Call to Glory – Ernest “Ted” Theodore Lams II

Ernest “Ted” Theodore Lams II passed away on April 13, 2026.

Christena Estby April 15, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Call to Glory – Barbara E. Morton

Call to Glory – Barbara E. Morton

Barbara E. Morton passed away March 7, 2026.

Christena Estby April 8, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Called to Glory – Andrew Barr

Called to Glory – Andrew Barr

Andrew K. Barr passed away March 5, 2026.

Christena Estby March 11, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. Michael Kampenga Installed as SMP Pastor at Faith, Oak Lawn

Rev. Michael Kampenga Installed as SMP Pastor at Faith, Oak Lawn

We welcome Rev. Michael Kampenga and his family to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby February 24, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more

Rev. John Shumate Installed as Assistant Pastor at Faith, Lake Forest

Rev. John Shumate Installed as Assistant Pastor at Faith, Lake Forest

We welcome Reverend John Shumate and his wife to his new call in the LCMS Northern Illinois District!

Christena Estby February 24, 2026 Church Worker Updates Read more
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