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Events and Resources for LCMS Churches and Church Workers in Northern Illinois - October 16, 2017
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From Northern Light
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The Presidium nominations for the 59th Annual Convention of the Northern Illinois District LCMS are announced.
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When the LCMS Northern Illinois District meets in Convention March 9 -10 at Concordia University Chicago, the district president’s election is the first order of business. This convention, there will be three names on the ballot for President of the LCMS Northern Illinois District.
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2017 East Regional Pastors' Conference
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East Region:
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 17-18, 2017; DeKoven Center, 600 21st Street Racine, Wisconsin.
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Reformation 500 Celebration Day
Families, congregations and schools will join in a day-long festival on the Concordia University Chicago campus, Saturday, October 28, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
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Lutherans throughout the region are encouraged to attend the event, jointly sponsored by Concordia University Chicago and the LCMS Northern Illinois District. A renaissance-faire atmosphere will provide educational, dramatic and spiritual activities for children of all ages. Adult seminars will engage important topics related to Lutheran history, education, missions and family life. The day concludes with an afternoon festival Reformation worship service featuring a region-wide children’s choir.
Concordia Chicago is located at 7400 Augusta, River Forest, Illinois, 60305. (Free parking for this event in the deck on Bonnie Brae, bordering the east side of campus.)
"The Reformation at 500: An Interdenominational Conversation" will take place October 30, 7:30 p.m. at the CUC Campus - Chapel of Our Lord. Contemporary Christian leaders discuss denominational divergence and convergence at this historic mile marker and engage in a principled conversation about the historic and theological divisions emerging from the reformation controversies, as well as points of shared concern and common cause among Christian churches.
While seating in this venue is no longer available, live streaming video will take place enabling you to watch this event from your home or church on Concordia University Chicago's free
livestream.
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Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of life during the time of Martin Luther on Saturday, October 28, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Arranged on the grounds of Trinity Early Childhood Center, 2244 95th Street, Naperville. This special event is designed for people of all ages, so bring the whole family and take a step back in time! The walk is intended to take about 30 minutes and you may
register online or by calling 630-946-6313.
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Reformation Celebrations
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Reformation Celebration
St. Philip Lutheran Church, 2500 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, will hold a Reformation Celebration, October 29, with a 10 a.m. service followed by a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 773-561-9830 for information.
Reformation Concert
All are invited to a Special Reformation Concert to be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11500 German Church Road, Burr Ridge, Sunday, October 29, at 4 p.m. There will be a brass choir with timpani, sanctuary choir, handbell choir and organ selections, along with congregational singing. Part of the concert will be Reformation Bible Readings and Reflections on quotes from Dr. Martin Luther. A potluck dinner follows the concert and admission is free and without ticket. You may call 708-839-1200 for directions to the church or for more information.
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The 416th Theater Engineer Command Family Programs
& Survivor Outreach Services invite you to the annual Remembrance Ceremony, Sunday November 5, 1:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 7214 S Cass Avenue, Darien.
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The ceremony will pay tribute to Soldiers in all branches of the Armed Forces who have fallen in battle or since their time of service was over. If you plan to attend the ceremony and/or wish to have a soldier remembered during the service, please RSVP directly to
Dawn Sands, Support Coordinator or 630-739-7287 no later than November 1, 2017.
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Lutherans For Life Regional Conference
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NOTE: All Pastors in Illinois will receive free registration to the Pekin Conference. (Registration fee is $50) This fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. If you have problems registering, please contact LFL National Office at 888-364-LIFE.
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Walcamp-Mystery Dinner Event
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Walcamp is hosting a Who Dunnit Mystery Dinner in the Lodge on Saturday November 4, at 6 p.m.
This evening includes dinner and a live professional troupe who dunnit mystery featuring you! For more information and to buy tickets visit us at
Walcamp.org and Click On the Who Dunnit Dinner Link.
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School Services Coordinator, Hillside
Candidates for a new position to support our Lutheran schools in the LCMS Northern Illinois District are being sought until November 10. The School Services Coordinator will serve in overseeing rostered worker paperwork but also support the Mission Facilitator for Schools by supporting our Lutheran schools with administrative needs. Experience in teaching and administrating in a Lutheran school are required. For a positon description contact Ronda Wilmot at
ronda.wilmot@nidlcms.org
Church and School Secretary, Chicago
St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, 846 N. Menard, Chicago, is looking for a church and school secretary to work about five hours per day. For more information, call 773-378-6644.
Preschool Director, Mokena
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mokena, is accepting resumes for the position of full time Preschool Director. Resumes may be sent with cover letter to Rev. David Constien at
revdpc@sbcglobal.net or Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 10731 W. LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL 60448
Print position description
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Prayer Guide:
Treasurers/Pastors:
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Church Workers:
Update Your Information
All rostered and non-rostered church workers are asked to please update their NID contact information when there is a change of email, address, phone, etc., or if new in the district.
Workers need to do contact updates in two places:
- District Office
- Rosters and Statistics
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