Northern Illinois District Newsletter

Filled with living hope in Christ,

Confessing, Praising, and

Advancing His Kingdom.

LCMS Northern Illinois District Email Newsletter : June 1, 2026

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June Communications Theme

Equipped for the Work of Ministry

As Christ continues to build and strengthen His Church, He graciously raises up servants to proclaim His Word and care for His people. Through the ministry preparation of our seminaries, new pastors, vicars, and deaconesses are equipped for lives of faithful service in congregations and ministries across The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. We rejoice with those receiving assignments to serve within the LCMS Northern Illinois District and give thanks for God’s continued provision of church workers. As they begin these new chapters of ministry, we pray the Lord would bless their service as they help build up the body of Christ.

FROM YOUR DISTRICT OFFICE

2026 Lay Leadership Summit Registration Is Open!

The 2026 Lay Leadership Summit will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Walther Christian Academy, 900 Chicago Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160.

This summit is designed to bring together lay leaders from all parts of the District to:

Worship our Lord
Build one another up in our given talents
Provide best practices for effective service
Provide practical application across a number of disciplines

This year’s keynote presenter will be Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing.

Our Lay Leadership Summit workshops will have options ranging from best practices in congregational administration to the latest in healthy small church ministry ideas.

Information and registration

2026 Katie Gathering Registration Is Open!

Registration for the 2026 Katie Gathering (for pastors’ wives and widows) is now open. Please consider joining us at Walcamp on October 2-3, 2026 for fellowship, learning, and fun. Our theme this year will be Prayer.

If you are a pastor’s wive or widow in the LCMS Northern Illinois District and do not receive the Katie emails, please contact sue.green@nidlcms.org to be added to the list!

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AROUND THE DISTRICT

150th Anniversary

This Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1850 Chestnut Ave., Glenview, IL 60025 will celebrate not only the 150th anniversary of the founding of the congregation and the dedication of its first sanctuary, but also the centennial of their existing church. This is 150 years of service to Glenview and the surrounding area.

They will commemorate the construction and the dedication of their first church on Saturday June 20, 2026, at a special service at 3:00 p.m. with a dinner to follow. Visit their website immanuelglenview.org for more information

WELLNESS CORNER

Created to Move

When’s the last time you moved? Not relocating houses, but moving your body? The average American spends large chunks of time sitting, which surprisingly can lead to higher health risks. We tend to sit quite a bit, at work, when we drive, watch TV, or look at a computer. Today we look at the incredible impact of one of the most basic things you can do, MOVE! Movement matters not simply for well-being, but for faithful stewardship. We are intentionally crafted to move and risks come with not following our design. Learn more in today’s article, along with an exciting opportunity coming up to help you move more.

Download "Movement is Medicine"

POSITION AVAILABLE

Maintenance/Building Manager - St. Paul Lutheran Church, 37 W. Army Trail Rd., Addison, IL 60101 is seeking a maintenance/building manager to serve the church by providing for the care and maintenance of church buildings and properties. Download position description

Admissions Coordinator - Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, 1225 E. 2nd Street, Belvidere, IL 61008 is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Admissions & Marketing Coordinator to manage their admissions process and promote the school within the community. This position is a key part in attracting and enrolling new families who want to provide a high-quality, Christ-centered education for their students. Applicants with a strong knowledge/background in church and school are preferred. This is a 12-month, 20-hour/week position with summer hour flexibility. A job description is available in the School Office at 815-547-5346. Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of application and resume through Becky Chewning, Director of Operations at bchewning@immanuelbelvidere.org.

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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