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We are the ELCA Lutherans of Northern Illinois.
As one of the 65 regional bodies of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Northern Illinois Synod empowers, supports, and serves its 154 congregations, three Synodically Authorized Worshiping Communities, and more than 100,000 members.
Together we work to Make Christ Known in our congregations, our communities, our nation, and throughout the world.
Facts & Figures of the Northern Illinois Synod |
The Rev. Dr. Gary M. Wollersheim
Bishop of the Northern Illinois Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America
2012 Marks the 25th Anniversary of the ELCA and the Northern Illinois Synod
On June 19-20, 1987, five hundred seven delegates from the 159 congregations located in the 22 counties of Northern Illinois gathered at Augustana College in Rock Island to vote to constitute the Northern Illinois Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. To commemorate and celebrate this important historical event, our staff and Synod Council is working on several kinds of remembrances.... >>MORE>>
All Messages from Bishop Wollersheim |
The Congregational Resourcing Event is an excellent annual learning opportunity for the Northern Illinois Synod held at Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL, every March.
Around 600 congregational leaders and members of NIS congregations gather for worship with a message from Bishop Wollersheim, a keynote address, lunch, and a chance to choose from dozens of workshops on various topics. 
This year’s keynote speaker will be Pastor Jeff Marian, lead Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville, MN. Pr. Marian’s topic will be “SeedsGrowFruit - From God’s Story to Our Story.” Pr. Marian will also lead two workshops.
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