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2026 Regional Pastoral Conferences

Fall Pastoral Conferences are being planned. 

East Region

2026 Conference Dates: October 19-21, 2026

Location: DeKoven Center, 2000 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403

North and West Regions

2026 Conference Dates: October 12-14, 2026

Location: 2400 E Geneva St, Delavan, WI 53115

The Slow Down

The Slow Down with Tanner Olson and Matt Doering is coming in just a few weeks. Through stories, poetry, song, and reflections on faith, these evenings offer an opportunity to step away from the routine, gather with others, and be encouraged in Christ.

But don't come alone. Think of someone in your congregation, a friend, family member, colleague, or neighbor who might appreciate an evening like this. 

Three evenings. Three locations. Choose the one that works best for you.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 310 E. Main St., East Dundee

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Trinity Lutheran Church, 11500 German Church Rd., Burr Ridge

Friday, October 16, 2026

St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights

Dinner will be available at 5:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 6:45 p.m.

All Illinois DCE (Parish Professional Retreat)

The Central, Northern & Southern Illinois Districts invite you to a time of retreat this fall with your colleagues in ministry. The Illinois DCE Retreat will be from Sunday, November 1, 2026 through Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Camp CILCA in Cantrall, IL (about 15 minutes north of Springfield).

Shine! 2027 Dates Announced

Mark your calendars! The dates for Shine! 2027 have been set for April 9–18, 2027. We are excited to once again join with the LCMS Missouri District in this shared opportunity to serve our neighbors and communities in Christ's name. Please feel free to share these dates with your congregation, school, ministry, and volunteers as you begin planning for another impactful Shine! event.

Is Your Congregation Seeking to Request a Seminary Graduate or Vicar for Spring 2027 Placement? If Yes, READ BELOW:



If your congregation is interested in requesting a Graduate Candidate from either of the Seminaries, or a Vicar, your request will need to be sent to Michelle La Velle, michelle.lavelle@nidlcms.org at the District Office by December 4, 2026. Once your request is received, additional information will be sent to you.  

LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee Listening Sessions

The Pastoral Formation Committee is excited to be hosting Listening Sessions in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Great Lakes Region on Nov. 14 and 15. Their hope is to engage in a fruitful discussion about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry.

The panel will include the two seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) and the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) — along with the Rev. Dan Galchutt, LCMS chief mission officer, and the Rev. Dr. James Baneck, executive director of LCMS Pastoral Education.

They are hoping for a healthy conversation as they answer questions and share insights and information. To that end, they are grateful to you for sharing information about the session with your congregation. District staff, pastors, commissioned workers and laity are invited to attend.

A session in our District will take place Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W Olive St , Arlington Heights, IL 60004

The Let’s Get Moving Challenge is finished, but that doesn’t mean we stop pursuing healthy habits! Read today’s article to celebrate how successful we were this month at moving! Also, discover a simple tool to help you keep moving for the long-haul in all your goals. 

St. Paul Lutheran Church-Organist St. Paul Lutheran Church, 37 W. Army Trail Blvd., Addison, IL 60101 is seeking an organist to accompany Sunday worship services and help lead our congregation in worship through music. They are looking for someone who has a love for sacred music, enjoys sharing their musical gifts, and would be interested in becoming a regular, long-term part of the worship ministry. 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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