Join us in a synod-wide Lent series entitled, “Promises at the Crossroads of History and Hope,” written by the Rev. Dr. Charlene Rauchy Cox. This resource is provided free for congregations to use. Click the photo above to access the resources. 

2024 Synod Assembly: Open God's Story
June 14-15, 2024 at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL
The Thirty-Sixth Annual Northern Illinois Synod Assembly will be held on Friday, June 14th and Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. The theme for this assembly, as well as the theme for all of 2024, is Open God's Story. We will be focusing on God's stories - both in scripture and in our lives - and how these stories change us. Below is all of the initial information that you will need as you prepare to register for this important event.

If you have any questions, please email assembly@nisynod.org

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Welcome to the Northern Illinois Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

The Northern Illinois Synod (NIS) is one of 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Bishop Stacie Fidlar welcomes you. We hope these pages provide you the information you seek. Thank you for visiting. All are welcome in the congregations of the Northern Illinois Synod.

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