Filled with living hope in Christ,
Confessing, Praising, and
Advancing His Kingdom.
| | | LCMS Northern Illinois District Email Newsletter: November 15, 2025 | | Please share this information with others | | FROM YOUR DISTRICT OFFICE | | |
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.
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Save the Date-General Pastoral Conference!
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. Watch our website and emails for updated information.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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Find resources for ministry staff and lay leaders in order to strengthen and support our churches, schools, and ministries.
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German Christmas Service
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 100 S School St., Mount Prospect, IL 60056 will host its German Christmas Service Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
The German Christmas Candlelight Service will feature the German American Singers. This German service is filled with scripture and carols. There will be an English translation of the Sermon for those who would like a copy.
| | Director of Marketing & Admissions, Trinity Lutheran School, 405 Rush St., Roselle, IL 60172 seeks an experienced, creative, and highly motivated Director of Marketing & Admissions to lead the school’s enrollment and marketing efforts. This is a unique opportunity for a relationship-driven, organized, and mission-minded professional to design and implement a comprehensive admissions plan, share the story of Trinity, welcome new families, and grow our Christ-centered community of learners. Download 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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