Save the dates for the Fall Pastors Conferences. Speakers and updates on registration have been added to ni.lcms.org/notice/pastor-conferences webpage.

• South Region: September 26-28, 2016, at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center, Utica, Illinois. Speakers for the fall South Region Pastors Conference are Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier and Rev. Robert Geaschel. Registration is now available.
• North and West Regions: October 11-12, 2016, at Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E. Geneva Street, Delavan, Wisconsin. Speaker for the fall 2016 NW Pastors Conference is Rev. Matt Popovits. Registration is expected to be available by September 1.
• East Region: October 4-5, 2016, at the DeKoven Conference Center, Racine, Wisconsin. The presenter will be Rev. John Fiene. Registration is now available.

Alumni, church workers and friends of Concordia University Chicago are invited to attend the groundbreaking for Concordia's new residence hall and the dedication of Trusheim Hall, Friday, August 26, at 10:50 a.m. The celebration begins on campus (7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, Illinois) in the Triangle. RSVP to Jennifer Hooten-Meyer or call 708-209-3567. Print flyer

An online Escuela Misionera class will get underway starting August 29. Rev. Alex Merlo will teach the first-level class to strengthen and develop lay leaders in Lutheran Hispanic congregations. This semester's class will be held Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All sessions will be conducted in Spanish. This will be taught solely for online students, and all are welcome. The fee for the first course is $25. Sessions will be archived so students who start in the course late will be able to catch up by viewing the sessions already completed. Please contact the Iglesia San Pablo, Aurora, church office for registration details, course access, and how to pay the fee. Call 630-820-3450, email contact@iglesiasanpabloaurora.org, or write to Iglesia San Pablo, 545 E. Benton Street, Aurora, IL 60505.

Northern Illinois/Lutheran Singles Association will hold a fall retreat at Cedar Valley in West Bend, Wisconsin. The retreat is being held on September 16-17 and includes food, fun and a hymn sing around the campfire. For more information, go to lsalcms.org or call Steve at 708-771-0861. All adult singles are invited.

Northern Illinois District Retired Workers Luncheon
Invitations are being mailed for the Retired Workers Luncheon, Thursday, September 22, 11 a.m. to be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush Street, Roselle. Email Ronda Wilmot (ordained) or Judy Wolf (commissioned) if you will be attending. And, if you do not receive your invitation shortly, please let Ronda or Judy know to confirm correct information and add you to the list.

Congregations are invited to share the Spanish version of the Community Clinic flyer with members or neighbors who might benefit from a free clinic at Trinity Lutheran Church in Burr Ridge. The FREE clinic will be held Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11503 German Church Road,  Burr Ridge. Visit tlbr.org or call 708-839-1200 for more information. Print Spanish Flyer     Print English Flyer  

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Advocates Needed - Free TLC Community Clinic
Each year Trinity Lutheran Church and School hosts a free community clinic for those in need.  Guests have access to free medical and dental screenings, free flu shots, healing prayer, a free "store" for needed household items, free winter coats, a hot meal, free haircuts, a free family photo, and much more. One of the most important roles is acting as an advocate to the guests that are warmly welcomed.  There are often over 300 guests, so need lots of helpers!    

Those who enjoy visiting with people as well as being a good listener are encouraged to sign up to be an advocate - no special skills are required, but the volunteer should be able to be on their feet and navigate up and down stairs.  The minimum age requirement is 16.
 
The guest advocate role is one of a servant - the advocate will attend to every need of their guest(s) during their visit to the Clinic.  Guest advocate training for new advocates will be held. Contact Advocate Coordinator, Lori Trinche or 630-665-5238 for more details or to sign up.  Print information sheet

110th Anniversary Celebration - Photos Requested
Tabor Lutheran Church, 3542 W Sunnyside Avenue, Chicago, invites former members and friends to its 110th anniversary service on Sunday, November 6, at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow. It will be an opportunity to meet new Pastor Philip Robarge and see what is happening there since the congregation embarked in the LUKE (Lutheran Urban Kingdom Expansion) project to revitalize and renew outreach in Tabor's Albany Park neighborhood. All are welcome. Contact Deaconess Lisa Molottla at 773-870-1867 with questions and especially if you have photos the congregation can borrow for the event.

A preschool teacher is needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon in the three-year-old program at St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center, 714 S. Cass Avenue, in Darien. Email Dr. Nancy Chibe or call  630-324-6582. Print flyer

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A new online women's study from GracePlace Wellness Ministries is starting September 12 called "He Calls Me Loved: A Study of Isaiah." Intended for all women, it will hopefully be a great ministry resource. To sign up visit ilovemyshepherd.com