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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!

Is self-care selfish?

It can feel wrong to prioritize our own needs when there’s always more to do. But Scripture paints a different picture.

Jesus rested. He prayed. He stepped away to recharge. What if caring for ourselves isn’t selfish, but necessary for loving others well? In this week’s blog post, discover why caring for yourself is part of loving others well and how even small acts of stewardship can glorify God.

Human Resource and Payroll Coordinator-St. Peter Lutheran Church and School, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004 is seeking a Human Resource and Payroll Coordinator. This position will be responsible for a variety of human resource support duties. Handles payroll functions and maintains the personnel records of all Ministry employees. Supports the Ministry’s mission, vision and values. Download information

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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