Lutheran Campus Ministry, NIU DeKalb, IL

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Lutheran Campus Ministry
401 Normal Road

DeKalb, IL

815.756.7700

Pastor Diane Dardón
LCMatNIU@hotmail.com

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More information on the February 14, 2008 tragedy.

LCM is open to everyone for comfort, prayer, and food. Regular hours are:
Sun 7:00 pm -10:00 pm
Mon 1:00 - 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tue 8:00 pm - 10.00 pm
Wed 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Thu 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A message from Bishop Gary Wollersheim:

Our Lutheran Campus Ministry at Northern Illinois University has been changed forever because of the tragic shootings on February 14, 2008. Due to the outstanding ministry provided by Pastor Diane and Estuardo Dardón, the Peer Ministers, and volunteers from across the synod, a powerful message of hope was shared with the community along with a sense of God’s very real presence.

While we have done good work through LCM in the past, this incident has demonstrated the critical need for a full-time pastor at Lutheran Campus Ministry at NIU. The Northern Illinois Synod Council, in response to a request from the Lutheran Campus Ministry Board, has set a goal to establish full-time Lutheran Campus Ministry at NIU and has initiated a campaign to accomplish this. Most people do not realize and will be surprised to learn that currently Pastor Dardón’s position at Lutheran Campus Ministry is only part-time! With such a large campus to serve and such tremendous needs and opportunities for ministry, this part-time position needs to become full-time.

Specifically the campaign for full-time Lutheran Campus Ministry at NIU will have three components:

• First, each congregation of the Northern Illinois Synod will be encouraged to give a special gift of $600, which is the extra amount needed per week to increase the position from part-time to full-time ministry at NIU. Some congregations will be able to give more, for example, two weeks would be $1,200, one month would be $2,400, etc. The receiving of these gifts will begin with the offering at the Synod Assembly on Friday evening, June 13. Offerings for full-time Ministry at NIU may also be sent to the Synod office at any time; please indicate for “NIU.”

• Second, individual donors will have the opportunity to contribute to the fund for
full-time Lutheran Campus Ministry at NIU.

• Third, congregations in the Northern Illinois Synod with endowment funds will be asked to consider donating to Lutheran Campus Ministry at NIU.

Located on the corner of Lucinda and Normal just north of the Holmes Student Center

“Serving and growing in Christ through worship, outreach and community”

LCM is open and welcome to all students, faculty, and staff of NIU.

Free dinner made by people at area Lutheran churches at 8pm on Wednesdays, followed by a contemporary worship service at 9pm.

Lots of activities held throughout the year and peer ministers keep the place open 2 hours or more a night for people to drop in for a game of pool, some food, or a couple of hours of brainless television. This place is like heaven on campus!

Wednesday night service
7:00 pm socialize
8:00 pm dinner provided
9:00 pm worship service

Sunday night bible study
8:00 pm

Open to hang out or study
Sun 7:00 pm -10:00 pm
Mon 1:00 - 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tue 8:00 pm - 10.00 pm
Wed 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Thu 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

and more...
movies
hiking trips
bowling
community service opportunities
cook-outs

A Reconciling in Christ Ministry

LCM has a TV room, game room (with ping-pong, darts and a pool table), a kitchen, study room and a meditation space for visitors to use.

LCM has been a great way to meet new friends and grow in faith. There are plenty of ways to get involved and the Wednesday night gatherings provide a break from the stresses of class.
Scott

I’ve made some great friends there and have been able to strengthen my faith by experiencing a kind of worship that is designed for students. I look forward to coming back this year!
Lisa

When I was a freshman, I didn’t really feel like I fi t in at NIU until I started going to LCM. The people there were really laid back and cool, and the worship helped me feel focused and centered on God. I don’t know if I would have stayed at NIU if I hadn’t had LCM.
Kari

Lutheran Campus Ministry has provided me with an incredible group of friends who may be different from social aspects or majors, but all have the same faith and beliefs towards God that I do. I have never been scared to be myself at LCM, and I feel blessed to be a Peer Minister there also. I enjoy planning events and hanging out with everyone here and I cannot wait to continue expressing my faith here for another two years.
Amanda