East Region:

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 17-18, 2017; DeKoven Center, 600 21st Street Racine, Wisconsin.

For complete information, visit nidlcms.org/pastor-conferences.

At 5 p.m., Chaplain Muehler will preach “Are you Ready for War?” Chaplain Muehler will also be presenting the St. Martin of Tours Award to Rev. James D. Buckman (Lt Col), who is currently serving as an Air Force Chaplain with the IL Air Guard. All are welcome for worship and fellowship with us or just attend the discussion and fellowship. Please RSVP to Maree Garchow at [email protected]. The NID is a member of the Military Caring organization network.

Lutherans throughout the region are encouraged to attend the event, jointly sponsored by Concordia University Chicago and the LCMS Northern Illinois District. A renaissance-faire atmosphere will provide educational, dramatic and spiritual activities for children of all ages. Adult seminars will engage important topics related to Lutheran history, education, missions and family life. The day concludes with an afternoon festival Reformation worship service featuring a region-wide children’s choir.

For more information and to register go to cuchicago.edu/reformation.

Concordia Chicago is located at 7400 Augusta, River Forest, Illinois, 60305. (Free parking for this event in the deck on Bonnie Brae, bordering the east side of campus.)

"The Reformation at 500: An Interdenominational Conversation" will take place October 30, 7:30 p.m. at the CUC Campus - Chapel of Our Lord. Contemporary Christian leaders discuss denominational divergence and convergence at this historic mile marker and engage in a principled conversation about the historic and theological divisions emerging from the reformation controversies, as well as points of shared concern and common cause among Christian churches. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet the speakers afterwards.

While seating in this venue is no longer available, live streaming video will take place enabling you to watch this event from your home or church on Concordia University Chicago's free livestream.

Joint Reformation Service and Party

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In celebration of Reformation 500, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Batavia, and St. Mark's Lutheran Church, St. Charles, are hosting a joint reformation service, Sunday, October 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Arcada Theater, 105 E Main Street, St. Charles.

A BLOCKTOBER 2017 party will follow from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverside and Main Streets. The family event includes free bounce houses, children’s games and prizes, a magician, and will be hosting a trunk or treat for children to participate in. Food tents will be available to purchase lunch from at the event. Print flyer For more information email tim.johnson@stmarkschurch or [email protected].

The Best Practices conferences work with the philosophy of offering a totally free conference to help churches to find new ideas for how to best serve God and others using the gifts that God has given in the setting in which God has placed the congregation. For more information and to register, visit bestpracticesheartland.com

Artist Series

St. John's Artist Series continues with a hymn festival by noted composer and organist Michael Burkhardt, featuring an organ recital by Dr. Steven Wente, music department chair at Concordia University Chicago. Dr. Wente will perform October 15 at 3 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 215 S Lincoln Street. Information is available by calling the church office, 630-629-2515.

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Youth Ministry Leader

Lord of Glory Lutheran Church, 607 W. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, is seeking an individual to lead their Youth Ministry Program for 6 to 12 grade students. This is a part-time (15-20 hours per week) position. Working with Pastor and Youth Ministry Team, this person will set the vision for youth ministry, oversee the structure, including learning/study experiences during the week, serving opportunities, and fellowship experiences, recruit and train small group leaders, encourage interaction between the students, leaders, families, and the entire church body, and provide timely communication to students, parents, and the church. Please contact Cindy at [email protected] for more information or to apply.

Reformation 500 at Concordia-Chicago, October 28

Area showings for Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World

40 Days for Life, Through November 5

NID Retired Rostered Workers Luncheon, October 3

Reformation 500 - Regional Gathering, October 7

Women’s Fellowship Breakfast, October 7

500th Anniversary of the Reformation Event, October 10

Prayer Symposium, October 14

Luther’s Teaching on Christ and Why it Matters, October 15

Youth Gathering Webinar, October 15

Octoberfest, October 21

NID Parish Nurse Fall Conference, October 21

The Reformation at 500: An Interdenominational Conversation, October 30

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