Specialized Care workers extend their congregation’s Word and Sacrament ministry by providing spiritual care to those in unique circumstances.
Northern Illinois District
Diversity, unity, civility: New curriculum grounds all three in Christ
The curriculum was field-tested by a small group of faculty and staff members at Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill.
Lutherans extend ‘hand of God’ after Nebraska tornadoes
Within two days of the tornadoes, Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) volunteers started arriving on the scene.
18,000 Lutherans SHINE! in Missouri and Illinois
The servant event was co-sponsored by the LCMS Missouri and Northern Illinois Districts from April 14 to 23.
LERT volunteers help with hurricane cleanup
A team began working out of Lakeside Lutheran Church in Venice, Fla., on Monday, Oct. 10.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Osmar Otto Lehenbauer, former president of the LCMS New England District
The Rev. Dr. Osmar Otto Lehenbauer died on June 28 at the age of 92.
Buss elected to second term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss was elected to his second three-year term as president of the LCMS Northern Illinois District at the district’s 60th convention, March 11–12.
‘This is the moment’: Chicago marchers pray for change
On Jan. 8, LCMS marchers joined over a thousand others to march for life in Illinois.
Historic LCMS church destroyed by fire during annual Oktoberfest
The cause of the fire, which occurred on Sunday, Sept. 19, is still unknown.
Buss elected to first term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Allan R. Buss of Belvidere, Ill., is elected to his first three-year term as president of the LCMS Northern Illinois District.
Buckman honored for service to military
Air Force Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James Buckman of Lake Forest, Ill., receives the Bronze St. Martin of Tours Medal.
KFUO Audio: Deaconess Story and Formation
Deaconesses Amanda Van de Kamp and Deaconess Kristin Wassilak talked on Dec. 7 with KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates about becoming and serving as deaconesses in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Caring Lutherans bring Christ’s mercy in year of distressing disasters
Disaster-recovery efforts continue in Baton Rouge, California, the Carolinas and Haiti — all struck by untimely catastrophes this year.
‘Witness, Mercy, Life Together’ to continue in the LCMS
LCMS convention delegates adopt six resolutions addressing unity in worship and life together in the church.
Synod supports districts, congregations after storms
The Synod responds to disasters in four states: flooding in Illinois and Missouri, and tornadoes in Mississippi and Texas.
Photo gallery: LCMS responds to flooding in Watseka, Ill.
Volunteers converge at Calvary Lutheran Church in Watseka, Ill., to clean flood-damaged homes on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. In December 2015, a large flood ravaged a large swath of the town.
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