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Parish Administrators Network Group Meeting

The next meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2026 at Cross, Yorkville, 8609 IL-47, Yorkville, IL 60560. At this time, the plan is to provide updated information regarding church and school security. For information, contact sue.green@nidlcms.org.

Communications and Admission Directors Network Group Meeting

Our next NID Communicators and Admission Directors Group gathering by Zoom is Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.. During our last meeting, Sean was unable to attend but he will be there for our this meeting to lead us through good conversation.

Speaker:

Sean Newman - Director of Music Ministry at Faith Lutheran Church in Lake Forest, IL Sean earned the Master of Music Education degree from VanderCook College of Music and the Bachelor of Music Education degree from Concordia University Chicago. He also completed PhD coursework at the University of Iowa and is a fully Kodály certified music educator through the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music’s Summer Kodály Institute.

Topic:

Event Streaming - Sean will speak on copyright issues in worship /event streaming. Please invite those responsible from your congregation/school.

Email ann.ciaccio@nidlcms.org for Zoom link.

General Pastoral Conference Registration

The 2026 Northern Illinois District General Pastoral Conference will be held May 4-6, 2026, in our very own Dixon, Illinois. The venue in Ronald Reagan's hometown and the petunia capital of Illinois is the fabulous Post House Ballroom. 

Hearts for Jesus 2025-2026

This year’s Hearts for Jesus focus begins with a mission to renew and strengthen the Vacation Bible School program in Seine Bight, Belize — helping share the Living Hope we have in Jesus!



Together, we get to be good neighbors, serve with joy, and connect the community with the mission. In Seine Bight, every day is a walk in Word, Wellness, and Witness—where Jesus is always at the center.

Watch the video below to see how your support helps bring energy and hope to this ministry!

Shine 2026

With the considerable number of events happening around us, it feels as if SHINE! 2025 took place in the distant past. Actually, it’s been just a couple of months since we participated in SHINE! Here’s a brief look back at the service to our communities through SHINE! 2025. It’s not too early to begin making plans for your service projects for SHINE! 2026, scheduled for April 10-19, 2026. We can’t wait to see how God continues to use His people in the LCMS Northern Illinois District to share His love in our communities!

Save the Date - NID Belize Mission Trip

The dates for the 2026 NID Belize mission trip are June 13-20, 2026. This year's goal is to have 25 people to share the love of our Savior with our friends in Seine Bight. If interested, contact Ellen.

Young at Heart Retreat 2026

Join the LWML for a women’s Retreat January 23-25, 2026 at Walcamp in Kingston, Illinois!

Christ Academy Spring Confirmation Retreat 2026

Join CTSFW for our Christ Academy Confirmation Retreat this spring for confessional catechesis, liturgical worship, and life together February 13–15, 2026

Young people preparing for confirmation are invited and encouraged to attend this weekend of catechetical sessions, time in worship, and Christian fellowship. Professor Michael Salemink, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions, will lead sessions on the Lord's Prayer to supplement students' confirmation instruction.

Lenten Inspiration

All are invited Saturday, March 14, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., for World Lutheran Deaf Outreach: Showing Kindness & Compassion,

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

This event will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle, IL 60532. This is an interpreted event.

Our Savior Lutheran Church, Carol Stream: Office Administrator 

This role ensures the church office is run efficiently and members and guests receive exceptional service with questions and guidance. It provides accurately printed Worship materials and preparation with Baptisms, Confirmation, Funerals and Special Events. Download full position description.

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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