It would be difficult to list all of the resources and tools available to members and visitors of First Lutheran Church. However, a few have been highlighted below. Feel free to contact us with your suggestions or questions.
The ELCA resulted from a union of three North American Lutheran church bodies: The American Lutheran Church, the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches and the Lutheran Church in America. First Lutheran Church is a member of the ELCA.
First Lutheran Church is part of the Northern Illinois Synod of the ELCA. Information about our synod and upcoming events can be found here. Be sure to sign up for the weekly e-mail newsletter "Walking Together."
LOMC is a ministry of the Northern Illinois Synod, Central/Southern Illinois Synod, Metropolitan Chicago Synod and Central States Synod of the ELCA. Throughout the year LOMC conducts many types of programs for youth, adults, families, congregations as well as outdoor education events for schools.
ELCA Global Mission is the channel through which the ELCA expresses itself in mission throughout the world. With this, ELCA Global Mission engages the members and resources of the ELCA in mission around the world through involvement in evangelism, witness, education, promotion of justice, service, relief and development.
Disasters are tragic events that disrupt the normal routine of life, causing loss and human suffering. During a distaster such as an earthquake, major flood, tornado, civil war, or famine, the overwhelming concern is for the safety and preservation of life.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's (ELCA) commitment to supporting people who live with chronic hunger and poverty around the corner and around the world is carried out by ELCA World Hunger through relief, development, education, and advocacy.
The ELCA is in partnership with its 28 colleges and universities in settings where matters of learning and faith are engaged. Discover a group of colleges that have faith in your future.
