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Bible Study From the District Office Now Available: "Fully Human: A Biblical Pursuit of Virtue"

In “Fully Human: A Biblical Pursuit of Virtue,” we begin to take a look at four key virtues from the perspective of Scripture. We’ll look at how these virtues were seen in the lives of those in the times of Scripture who knew God’s grace, as well as how they are seen in the life of Christ Himself. We’ll also examine how these virtues are reflected in our own walk with our Savior. 

61st Convention of the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

The Workbook for the 61st Convention is available. The Workbook was emailed to all registered voting delegates.

We are asking that delegate forms be returned as soon as possible so that delegates will be able to receive convention updates as they are available.

Save the Date: The Katie Event

The Katie Event is an annual opportunity for LCMS Northern Illinois District pastors' wives and widows to gather for a day of fellowship and learning.

The planning committee for The Katie is currently working toward securing a speaker and determining all of the details of the day. However, we wanted to give you the opportunity to get next year's date on your calendar now.

We hope you will be able to join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025!

If you have never attended The Katie before, please consider it. If you know of other pastors' wives or widows who have not yet attended, encourage them to do so! There will be many more details to come.

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What's Happening at St. James Lutheran Church and School?

St. James Mini Mavericks - Fridays in January - Free! The St. James Mavericks invite you to bring your children to make new friends and develop social skills with interactive toys, simple crafts, and story time. Open to children ages birth - 4. January 10, 2025 and Fridays onward. Caregivers must accompany child. FREE for all families, friends, and neighbors. Second Floor, St. James Lutheran School, 2101 N Fremont St. Chicago, IL 60614. Download flyer

St. James Winter Weekends & Basketball Camp - January 11 and 25, 2025 - Free! Winter blues getting to you and the kids? Want to check out our school for future enrollment? Come to St. James School for Winter Weekends - an open house with lots of fun activities. Kids can participate in arts, crafts, and story time or join in basketball camp for grades Early Childhood through 2nd Grade. January 11 and 25, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 2101 N Fremont Street, Chicago, IL 60614 Download flyer

St. James Lutheran School -  Admissions Coffee Dates 2025 - Thinking about starting your child in school or transferring somewhere new? Our 2025/26 school year enrollment is open! Join us for our Virtual Admissions Coffee and see why St. James is the right choice for your family. Learn more at stjameslutheranschool.org/virtual-admissions

Lutheran Church Charities will provide LCMS L.E.R.T. (Lutheran Early Response Team) Basic trainings

If you know someone interested in becoming LERT trained, there are two upcoming trainings:

Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Bethany Lutheran Church, 1550 Modaff Rd., Naperville, IL 60565

Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Fellowship of Faith Lutheran Church, 6120 Mason Hill Rd., McHenry, IL 60150

The LCMS Northern Illinois District is congregations, schools, and ministries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, spanning the northern 24 counties in Illinois. Filled with living hope in Christ, Confessing, Praising, and Advancing His Kingdom through Word, Wellness, and Witness. Our website can be found at nidlcms.org.

Contact:

Ann Ciaccio

Director of Communications

708-223-3118

ann.ciaccio@nidlcms.org

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