The 60th Convention of the Northern Illinois District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod will be held Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13, 2021 at

Concordia University Chicago.

The LCMS Northern Illinois District has assembled a team of church workers to provide resources and information on the reopening of our churches and schools.

During the COVID-19 crisis, our Recognized Services Organizations need your help now more than ever. Please check out their needs to see how you can help.

Lutheran World Relief is requesting volunteers to sew cloth face masks that will be sent overseas to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Responding to Church Workers Suffering Financially

COVID-19 has dramatically affected our world in a variety of ways including making a global economic impact that has directly affected congregations and many church workers, perhaps even you. This has rapidly left many of our synod’s workers in economic distress.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, and the Northern Illinois District have joined together in creating a response to this economic downturn, designed to provide some temporal relief for those suffering financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This assistance is provided through the Soldiers of the Cross – COVID-19 Response Fund.

Though meeting together in large groups has ceased to prevent illness from spreading, the use of technology has enabled spiritual care and fellowship to continue. Many churches offer alternatives so that members remain connected with each other and with God’s Word. Share encouragement with one another.

Networking groups continue to meet and support each other, and, especially during these times, we are praying for each other. To be included in the Zoom network group meetings, contact your group coordinator at the District office listed below.