Ordination of Phillip Potaczek

The Rev-elect Phillip Potaczek has been called to serve as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottawa.

Installation of Pr. Phillip Potaczek

Pr. Tammy Anderson at the death of her father Ed Hobbs 10/18/21

Ed Hobbs, father of Pr. Tammy Anderson, died on October 18, 2021, in Janesville.  The funeral will be at noon on Friday, October 22 at...

Ordination of Catherine Nelson Ford

Catherine (Catie) Nelson Ford will be ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)...

Freedom Lutheran's Farewell Service

Freedom Lutheran Church, Oregon, IL will hold their final worship service as a congregation on Sunday, November 7, 2021, 5:45 pm at...

Pr. Tom Rogers at the death of his mother 11/7/21

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Rogers, mother of Pr. Tom Rogers, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, McHenry, died peacefully on Sunday,...

Pr. Dan Wynard at the death of his mother, Kathleen 11/10/21

Kathleen A. Wynard, age 77, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Galena, IL passed away peacefully on, November 10, 2021, with her...

Assistant to the Bishop Pat Esker at the death of her father 11/16/2021

James C. Schmidt, 89, of Woodstock, IL died on November 16, 2021. He was the father of the Rev. Pat Esker, Assistant to the Bishop....

Death of Rev. Dennis Hill on 11/19/2021

Dear friends in Christ,Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  It is with sadness that I...

Death of Rev. Amy Nyman on 11/19/2021

Dear friends in Christ, Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  It is with sadness that I...

Pr. Loren Nielsen at the death of his grandson on 11/16/2021

Daniel Joseph Nielsen passed away peacefully in the loving embrace of his close family and friends on November 16th, 2021 in San...

Death of The Rev. Dr. Mark Jacobson 2/11/22

The Rev. Mark Jacobson died February 11, 2022. His wife, Linda was holding him and all three daughters were there. He had a good day...

Pr. Richard Priggie at the death of his wife, Janice 2/19/22

Janice E. Harpest Priggie, 69, of Moline, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Please join her...

Pr. Ken Gibson at the death of his daughter Lauren 2/6/22

Lauren Ashley Gibson Schindler  Born May 5, 1987, at Freeport (IL) Memorial Hospital Passed  away at her home in Colorado Springs on...

Death of Pr. Robert D. Peterson 3/14/2022

The Rev. Robert D. Peterson of Shorewood, passed away at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center, Monday, March 14, 2022. He was 87 years old....

Healing and strength for Pr. Julane Nease's mother, Pat Bowers

Pr. Jose Cortes at the death of his brother Luis

Luis Cortes lived in Isabella, Puerto Rico. He leaves behind a wife and two adult children. Pr. Jose's parents also live in Isabella.

Pr. Joanne Adrian entering hospice care

Pr. Joanne Adrian has been diagnosed with cancer. She is a member of Zion Lutheran in Rockford. Please keep her in your prayers. 

Death of Pr. Henry Grishkowsky on 3-17-22

March 31, 2022 Dear friends in Christ, Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  It is with...

Pr. Denver Bitner recovering from surgery

Pr. Denver Bitner, retired, part-time synod staff, had surgery on April 26. Please keep him and his doctors in your prayers.