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Growing Disciples

Theme for 2025
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February Updates from Portico

Get Ready for Tax SeasonSince congregations and clergy have unique reporting requirements, Portico offers...
Jennifer Prinz
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Parament Project Take 2

Last year’s Parament Project to create the ELCA banner was a huge success! Thank you! Over half of the...
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Pastoral Message on Transgender Executive Order

Spanish translation can be found at the bottom.  “See what great love God has lavished on us, that we should be...
Bishop Stacie Fidlar
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Illinois ELCA Bishops Issue Pastoral Message on Executive Orders

Spanish Translation is available at the bottom of this page. The Gospel according to Luke 4:  When he came to...
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Northern Illinois Synod E-News

January 22, 2025
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ELCA World Hunger's Lent 2025 Resources Now Available

New resources are now available from ELCA World Hunger to enrich the life of your congregation during Lent. As...
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Grace Woodstock is Hiring

Part-Time Director of Youth Education
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Advent Reflection: Ponder

Advent 2024
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Advent Reflection: Prepare

Advent 2024