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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Events

2024 Diakonia Fall Retreat
2024 Diakonia Fall Retreat
Nov
2
9:00AM | Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center, Oregon, IL
Region 5 Boundaries Training
Region 5 Boundaries Training
Nov
7
9:00AM
Social Ministry Committee Meeting
Social Ministry Committee Meeting
Nov
9
10:00AM | Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center, Oregon, IL

Northern Illinois Synod News

Alpine Rockford is Hiring
Alpine Rockford is Hiring
Part-Time Director of Music
Oct 15, 2024
October Updates from Portico
October Updates from Portico
Sep 30, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month Reflection
Hispanic Heritage Month Reflection
Written by The Rev. José Pilar Álvarez Cabrera
Sep 27, 2024
Journey to India
Journey to India
A trip to witness the consecration Bishop Peter Paul Thomas
Sep 18, 2024
2024 Visits from North Central Diocese of Tanzania
2024 Visits from North Central Diocese of Tanzania
Aug 19, 2024
Northern Illinois Synod Seeks Synod Generosity Director
Northern Illinois Synod Seeks Synod Generosity Director
Aug 19, 2024