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The NI Synod will host two hearings for members to comment on the text of the ELCA Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality: *Monday, April 21, 7-9 pm at Gloria Dei, Rockford and *Thursday, April 24, 7-9 pm at St. John's, Peru Click here to find out more or download the ELCA Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality
If you registered for the Synod Assembly online, you should have received an email confirming the receipt of the information. If you did not receive confirmation, please register again. The Bulletin of Reports will be online by May 13. For those that requested printed copies, they will be mailed on that date.
A little over a year ago LSSI sent out a survey within Illinois to determine the social ministry congregations were involved in. Four conferences in Northern Illinois indicated rural ministry first.The rural ministry task force of the NIS created a follow-up survey through LSSI to seek better clarity on the needs and opportunities of rural ministry.The focus of the questions would be to see if there are ways that LSSI can cooperatively work in areas as well as ways that rural ministry can be addressed at a Synod level. There are two survey links, one for lay and one for clergy. We ask that you would encourage those in your area to take a few minutes and fill out the on-line survey. Pastor survey or Non-Pastor Survey. Your time is appreciated and we look forward to ways to support the good ministry that is already occurring. Pastor Jonathan Black, Rural Ministry Consultant NIS
LOMC Spring Adult Retreat April 27-29. Join Pastor Stephen Kelly to explore the book of Revelation and enjoy the beauty of LOMC in the spring.
LOMC Turtle Search Sunday, April 27 10 am-4 pm including the 2nd Annual Turtle Trot 5k Run/Walk. Help celebrate the arrival of spring and turtles!
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Read these articles in The Lutheran ...Great days in the face of loss: What Tom's last Easter taught us about dying ... and living. (Photo at right.) At a distance? Leaders discuss Luther Seminary's M.Div. distance learning. A poet looks at paintings: In Van Gogh's light, McEntyre sees images of faith. Polar faith: Antarctica reveals "a God who takes care of us." Also: Congregational search under way. Also: Luther rocks opera Also: The Power of Forgiveness.
Grace Matters This week - Jim Wallis - A Revival In the Works Isaiah 42:1 We live in a day when individuals from all walks of life are trying to make sense of the intersection between religion and politics. Most of us know we are not enamored with the extremes, where strident know-it-alls dominate the airwaves, but what is the middle ground? Or better said, how can people of faith think deeply about the moral and justice issues of the day? New York Times best-selling author, and faith-based activist Jim Wallis is as poised as anyone to speak about this topic. He is encouraged by a new movement emerging among America's religious faithful.
A chartered bus is being organized to travel to Salt Lake City, Utah for the Women of the ELCA's Triennial Gathering. The bus will depart July 7 from Madison, Janesville, Rockford, Rochelle, Mendota and Peru and will arrive in Salt Lake City on July 9. Contact Christina Barnickel, Northern Illinois Synodical Women's Organization Triennial Gathering Promoter at cbarnickel@gmail.com or 815-497-3862
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2008 Luther Academy of the Rockies, Meeker Park Lodge Allenspark, Colorado, June 23 - July 3, 2008 A 
Wartburg Theological Seminary educational program for rostered leaders and their families with an opportunity to experience Colorado's beautiful Rocky Mountains. More Information & Registration
The Hidden Hand of God, Women of the ELCA Bible Study Seminar at Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa, May 21-22, 2008 (Weds-Thurs). More Information & Registration
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The Illusion of Race - The Power of Racism, A workshop of the Illowa Multicultural Task Force. Saturday April 26, 9:30 am- 3:30 pm at St. John's, Rock Island. RSVP by April 21 to Illowa Lutheran Coalition, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 61201, or contact LaVonne Heetland at 309-794-4000 or illowa@mchsi.com
The Illinois Conference of Churches is an institutional expression of the ecumenical movement, a vehicle for the church's mission in Illinois for bearing witness together to the gospel of reconciliation. Read their latest newsletter, Ecumenical Connection here.
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Opening for Parish Musician. Duties and Salary Negotiable. St. Barnabas, Cary. Contact Roger Brock at 630-284-9455 or 847-462-0649.
St. John's, Mendota, is searching for a music leader who will lead Traditional Senior Choir, coordinate performances of all choirs, prepare weekly PowerPoint for worship, and lead the Bell Choir. This is a significant part-time salaried position. Call 815-539-5626.
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Vacancies were updated March 28, 2008. Click the "Vacancies" button above to go to the Vacancies page on the NIS website.
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Walking Together is a weekly e-mail newsletter that brings you all the news in the Northern Illinois Synod. It is sent to rostered leaders, congregations, and others by request. Your submissions, comments, and suggestions are welcomed. Contact Karin Graddy, Communication Director for the Northern Illinois Synod.
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Keep in Your Prayers
Pr. Stacie Fidlar, recovering from surgery
Pr. Gary Park and family, at the death of his brother last week.
Pr. Paul Wolff, recovering from surgery
Pr. David Ufkes and his family, at the death of his mother, Marjorie, on March 13
Birthdays This Month
April
2 Rev. Gary Mann
3 Rev. Steven Dow
5 Rev. Suzanne Anderson-Hurdle
5 Rev. Leonard Hoffmann
7 Rev. Henry Grishkowsky
9 Rev. Lee Laaveg
10 Rev. E. J. Haanstad
10 Rev. Janet Hunt
11 Ms. Janet Johnson
12 Rev. Janet Wold
13 Rev. David Kaul
13 Rev. Dean Larsen
14 Rev. Luverne Runestad
15 Rev. Milton Whitney
16 Rev. Roger Schneider
17 Rev. David Schweppe
19 Rev. Philip Peterson
20 Rev. Wayne Melaas-Swanson
20 Ms. Bette Mohr
24 Rev. Roger Hurlbut
25 Rev. Thomas Hanson
26 Rev. Paul Wolff
29 Rev. Donald E. Lavelle
30 Rev. David Rasmussen