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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!

Speaker Tanner Olson with Blake Flattley and Matt Doering

LCMS Youth Gathering Main Stage Speaker Tanner Olson will be at Bethel Lutheran Church, 5110 Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031 on February 22, 2026 along with music from Blake Flattley and Matt Doering.

On Facebook, please share the Event page, which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fv4Y5ZiPs/

150th Anniversary

St. John's Lutheran Church, 300 Jefferson St., Algonquin, IL 60102, joyfully invites you to join them for the 150 Year Anniversary of St. John's Lutheran Church in Downtown Algonquin on Sunday, March 1, 2026, beginning with worship service at 10:00 a.m. This 150th celebration service is a momentous occasion for us to reflect on our humble beginnings and the powerful ways God has used us in the local community.

If you intend to join us for the luncheon, we ask that you please RSVP to churchoffice@stjohnsalgonguin.org or call the church office at 847-658-9300. 

Messiah Lutheran Church, 6201 W. Patterson, Chicago, IL 60634 has two open positions. 

Organist - Starting date is flexible, but would most likely be sometime this summer. This is a part time position (no benefits) 

Part time bilingual secretary for church office. Starting date is flexible, but would most likely start some time this summer. This is a part time position (no benefits).

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Children's Ministry Coordinator, St. Matthew Lutheran Church 720 Dundee Ave., Barrington, IL 60010 - The Children’s Ministry Coordinator serves as a welcoming presence for families, children, and youth at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Under the direction of the Pastor, this role facilitates children’s ministry events and programs that fosters faith formation, build’s relationships, and equips and encourages parents in their vocation. For further information, please contact Carolyn Dolezal, Recruitment Team Lead at office@stmatthewbarrington.org. Download full position description

Communication Coordinator, St. Matthew Lutheran Church 720 Dundee Ave., Barrington, IL 60010 - Under the direction of the Pastor, the Communications Coordinator will ensure the timely and smooth communication of all church information across multiple communication platforms that are necessary to communicate effectively, creatively, and winsomely within a small church setting. For further information, please contact Carolyn Dolezal, Recruitment Team Lead at office@stmatthewbarrington.org. 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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