MEND - Grief Support Meeting
Anyone who has an infant loss, such as miscarriage, stillbirth or in the first year of life are welcome at the MEND group at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, Illinois, the first Tuesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. Women who are pregnant and do not expect the child to survive, or those who are pregnant again following an infant loss, also find support in the group.

There is no cost and no pre-registration; just show up. If you desire more information, please call the local MEND phone number, 630-267-9134, or email saraann@mend.org. For more information visit nidnews.org/mend.

Northern Illinois District Retired Workers Luncheon
Invitations have been mailed for the Retired Workers Luncheon, Thursday, September 17, 11 a.m., to be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush Street, Roselle. Email Ronda Wilmot or Judy Wolf if you will be attending.

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Condordia  Seminary Admissions Visits
Rev. Bill Wrede, Director of Admissions at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will be available Friday, September 18, to discuss seminary education and the path to becoming a pastor or deaconess. Contact Rev. Wrede at 314-505-7221 or wredew@csl.edu to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome. He will be meeting at two locations in Rockford:

• Rockford Lutheran High School, 3411 N. Alpine Road, 815-877-9551, 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
• Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 600 N. Horsman Street, 815-963-5435 x211, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

150th Anniversary Celebration
In celebration of their 150th Anniversary, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 12760 Lee Road, Hinckley, will hold a church and school reunion, Saturday, October 17, 5 p.m. program, 6 p.m. buffet dinner. Cost is $8/adults, $4/children ages 4 to 12, free/children 3 and under. A special church service will be held Sunday, October 18, followed by fellowship hour. There will also be a Steeple Lighted Cross fundraiser dinner on September 18 for their anniversary project. Contact the church at 815-748-1935 for information.

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Preschool Aide, DeKalb
Little Lambs Preschool of Immanuel Lutheran Church, 511 Russell Road, DeKalb, 60115, has a part-time opening for a preschool aide. Candidate must meet minimum DCFS guidelines, with a preference for hours in Early Childhood Education classes or an ECE certificate. Resume and a cover letter may be emailed to office@godwithusilc.org or mailed to address above.

"Stand With Your Community" Grants
The Synod has $1 million available for special grant opportunities in recognition of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. These "Stand With Your Community" grants are $1,000 to $25,000 per approved applicant for church projects ranging from a single event to a two-year program. This can be for a new church project, a revision of a previous effort or strengthening of an ongoing effort, outreach program or other activity that meets the grant criteria. The grants are to be used for outreach into communities through partnerships, wedding together Witness and Mercy activities. Grant applications are accepted August 1 through November 16, 2015. Information on criteria, application procedures and related information is available at lcms.org/standgrants. Send questions via email to Reformation.SWYCgrants@lcms.org.

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