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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.

The Hidden Life of Trees
The Hidden Life of Trees
Mar
9
7:00PM
Northwest Conference meeting
Northwest Conference meeting
Mar
10
9:00AM | Zoom
Rostered Ministers' Zoom with Bishop
Rostered Ministers' Zoom with Bishop
Mar
10
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.

Assembly Registration Open Until April 14
Assembly Registration Open Until April 14
Register for Synod Assembly before April 14!
Mar 1, 2021
Assembly Registration Opens Monday, March 1
Assembly Registration Opens Monday, March 1
Feb 25, 2021
Strengthening Your Global Mission Ministry in 2021
Strengthening Your Global Mission Ministry in 2021
Feb 8, 2021