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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

Mark your calendars for these great events coming up.

Northwest Conference meeting
Northwest Conference meeting
May
12
9:00AM | Zoom
First Call Theological Education
First Call Theological Education
May
12
10:00AM | Zoom
Rostered Ministers' Zoom with Bishop
Rostered Ministers' Zoom with Bishop
May
12
10:00AM | Zoom
Synod Assembly
June 18-19, 2021

Visit the assembly page for more information.

Registration opens March 1 and closes April 14.

Synod Assembly

Northern Illinois Synod News

Recent updates to keep you in the loop.

Music is personal and universal
Music is personal and universal
Presiding Bishop Eaton's May Column
May 7, 2021
Innovative Global Relationship
Innovative Global Relationship
Faith Lutheran, Rochelle and Jubilee, Sandapet India
May 3, 2021
Position Opening: Administrative Assistant/Synod Registrar
Position Opening: Administrative Assistant/Synod Registrar
Apr 27, 2021