Filled with living hope in Christ,
Confessing, Praising, and
Advancing His Kingdom.
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LCMS Northern Illinois District Email Newsletter: February 1, 2025 | |
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Parish Professionals February 2025 Meeting
The Parish Professionals will gather for their next meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Our host will be Harry Grimes at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St, Downers Grove, IL 60515. We will gather at 11:30 a.m. and continue our discussion on The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (pages 61-99).
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Communicators & Admission Directors February 2025 Meeting
Please join us for our next NID Communicators and Admission Directors Group gathering! This will be a Zoom meeting, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Topic: Ronda Swingle will lead our time on General Marketing Best Practices. Ronda is a Graphic Designer with over 30 years of experience. She has locally assisted Cross Lutheran Church, Yorkville with marketing their last 2 capital campaigns, helped Faith Lutheran Church, Lake Forest with their Faith on the Fairway promotions for the last 2 years, created a logo for St. Matthew, Lemont's 150 year anniversary, and most recently redesigned Voice of Care's logo (to be unveiled very soon).
Email Ann Ciaccio at ann.ciaccio@nidlcms.org for the Zoom link.
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Open Hearings - 61st Convention of the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Open hearings will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1165 S. Westmore Meyers Rd, Lombard, IL 60148.
The purpose of the open hearings is to become familiar with the convention resolutions and give feedback to our Floor Committees as we strive to be the Church.
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SHINE! 2025
We want to let you know the dates for SHINE! 2025 are scheduled for Friday, April 4, 2025 through Sunday, April 13, 2025. It’s not too early to begin planning how your group will serve others in your community!
More details will follow in the coming months. In the meantime, if you have any questions or thoughts, please contact Sue Green at sue.green@nidlcms.org or 708-223-3116.
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2025 Illinois Pro-Life March
This year’s Illinois Pro-Life March will again be held in Springfield, Illinois on March 25, 2025. Plan now to join thousands of others celebrating life! At approximately 2:00 p.m. the March itself will be held on a several-block-long route around the Capitol building.
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Are you being nudged to join a short-term mission team? Is the Belize Mission Society a fit for you?
Anyone that is a nurse or medical practitioner is asked to prayerful consider learning more about the upcoming Belize Mission Trip and joining them. The dates are June 14 to 21, 2025. Please reach out to Ellen Madsen at ellen@madsenohana.com if you are interested.
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All-Illinois District Event to be held in New Orleans during the National Youth Gathering
The three Illinois Districts of the LCMS are thrilled to once again come together for a special all-Illinois District Event in New Orleans on July 20, 2025, sponsored by Concordia University Chicago. We invite you to join us for an exclusive early access event at the Superdome, ahead of the Mass Event on Sunday evening.
Your ticket includes an All-Illinois District t-shirt, a dinner meal voucher, entertainment, giveaways, and prime seating for the Mass Event later that evening. If you prefer, t-shirts can also be purchased separately from the event ticket.
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Save the Date: Back-to-School-Worship
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 is the date set for the fall Back-to-School Worship service and keynote. Mark your calendars now, so you will be with us when we gather at St. Andrews in Park Ridge. Watch for more details in the future.
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2025 Save the Date!
The 2025 Lay Leadership Summit will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Walther Christian Academy.
Get it on your calendars now! Additional information will be available soon!
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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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Workshop: Is Your Church Truly Thriving?
Join New Song Community Church, 2858 Hafenrichter Rd., Aurora, IL 60305,Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the second meeting of the transformative workshop brought to us by Pastor Danny Tutwiler.
This workshop is more than just a learning opportunity—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on your church’s future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unlock new potential and drive meaningful change within your congregation. Please RSVP at hello@newsongaurora.com or 630-499-0542.
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100th Anniversary Celebration
Messiah Lutheran Church, 201 W Patterson Ave., Chicago, IL 60634, is turning 100! Please join them in celebrating. They have a number of special services and events planned including: Celebration of the Constitution Adoption Potluck Dinner following their 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Please call the church office for more details at 773-725-8902. Special Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss, President, LCMS Northern Illinois District. Watch for other celebrations on the "Save the Date"
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Perry County Lutheran Chorale
Please join Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 195 Neslert Rd., Elgin, IL 60124, Friday, March 14, 2025 at 7:00 p./m. for the Perry Count Lutheran Chorale. The Chorale will present familiar favorites -something for everyone! Admission is free. A free-will offering will be taken in support of the Chorale.
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Lenten Speaker Series
Zion Lutheran Church and School, 4206 W. Elm St., McHenry, IL 60050 is hosting their Annual Lenten Speaker Series this March 14-15, 2025 The speaker is the Rev. Donavon Riley who will be presenting on “The Theology of Addiction.” It’s sure to be a program full of Gospel comfort and practical help. Registration is free.
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Mercy: Love Throughout Life Conference
The conference, hosted by LCMS National Mission, will take place March 14–15, 2025. Participants may attend in person or they may watch online.
Online registration (which can be used by an individual, couple, family or group) is $29 and will be open until the first day of the conference.
Space is limited for both in-person and online registration.
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Christ Academy Prayerfully Consider
The Spring 2025 Prayerfully Consider Visit (PCV) at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, is scheduled for March 20–22. If you’ve been considering becoming a pastor or deaconess, now is the time to learn more about the vocation. Visit the CTSFW campus during PCV to meet with our admission counselors about discerning whether this path is right for you. In addition to learning more about the pastoral and deaconess programs at CTSFW, you'll also learn more about life at the Seminary.
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Christ Academy High School
Attend Christ Academy High School at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 15–28, 2025.
Christ Academy High School is a two-week program focused on worship, confessional catechesis, and fun times together. In worship, we gather around the person and work of Jesus Christ four times a day in Kramer Chapel. Classes with Seminary faculty will challenge and strengthen students’ understanding of the Holy Scriptures, while service projects and free time with other like-minded Lutherans will remind students that they are not alone in their faith.
If you know a young person who would benefit from this experience, encourage them to register today!
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100-Year Anniversary
Grace Lutheran Church, 4101 Wolf Rd, Western Springs, IL 60558 IL will celebrate its 100-year anniversary in 2025 with many special events. On November 16, 2025, an afternoon Anniversary Service with Rev. Dr. Lawrence Rast preaching followed by an Anniversary banquet will be held.
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About the Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod | |
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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