Functioning as a community of believers, when one student was in need, his home church and school, another church and school in the community, and a registered service organization moved to help. Learn more at nidnews.org/all-for-one.

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The twelfth season of Artist Series presentations at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 215 S. Lincoln, Lombard, opens Sunday, September 9, at 3 p.m., when The Bournés will appear in concert.

An informal reception with light refreshments will follow the concert with the polymer clay artistry of Marji Purcell. 

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You are cordially invited to join Lutheran Life Communities at this year’s Anniversary Gala. The evening will be the culmination of a year-long celebration recognizing 125 years of faithful service, Saturday, September 15, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the campus of Lutheran Home, 3150 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. For information and tickets visit lutheranlifecommunities.org/gala

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St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 South Cass Avenue, Darien, will host a Family Fun Night Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. Call 630-969-7987 or go to sjlcdarien.org/events/family-fun-night.html to register online by September 12. Print flyer

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Have you been searching for just the right end table or lamp to complete your décor? Maybe a new kitchen table and chairs? This could be your opportunity to find the right one! St. Paul Lutheran Church ,1025 W. Lake Street, Melrose Park Resale Shop is holding a tent sale, Saturday, September 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, please call Marlene at 708-719-4443 x 402.

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Join Walcamp on October 13, 6 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 950 Hart Road, Batavia, for a Live Who Dunnit Mystery; "Diamonds are a Crooks Best Friend" Tickets are $30/Person

For more information and to buy tickets visit www.walcamp.org/page/who_dunnit_dinner.

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St. Peter Lutheran Church and School, 111 W. Olive Street, Arlington Heights, is offering area residents the chance to experience an authentic German brats, beer, polkas and games for kids and adults at Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 13, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, visit the event pages at oktoberfestspah.weebly.com.

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Concordia Seminary, St. Louis has scheduled a variety of on-campus visitation events for prospective students for the 2018-19 academic year. All events are aimed at providing a preview of the Seminary’s ministerial formation experience as students prepare for pastoral and diaconal ministry.

Gathering planners continue to provide resources in preparation of the Gathering in Minneapolis in just under 11 months. The Gathering Registration mailer has been sent to congregations. Be prepared for data entry for online registration opening on September 5. Information can also be found on the Gathering website lcmsgathering.com/registration.

Let Walcamp lead your next Youth Group Retreat! The Retreat in a Box is ideal for that weekend Youth Event. For more information, visit walcamp.org/retreat_in_a_box