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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 Jeffrey Clements 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

ELCA hosts “Embody the Word” online Bible study

ELCA hosts “Embody the Word” online Bible study

3:00PM | online

Synod Youth Worship Day

3:00PM | Patriot's Gateway, 615 S 5th St, Rockford, IL 61104

Bishop Clements' Retirement Reception

Bishop Clements' Retirement Reception

See the full calendar See the events page

Northern Illinois Synod News

The Rev. Stacie Fidlar Elected Bishop

The Rev. Stacie Fidlar Elected Bishop

2022 Synod Assembly

Results of the Fifth Ballot

Results of the Fifth Ballot

2022 NIS Assembly

Results of the Fourth Ballot

Results of the Fourth Ballot

2022 NIS Assembly

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Phone: 309-794-4004
Email: welcome@nisynod.org

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Rock Island Synod Office
Augustana College
Sorensen Hall 322
639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL
61201

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