Links to other Lutheran organizations
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (
www.elca.org)
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America was formed over 20 years ago. This new church was formed from three separate and well-established North American church bodies: The American Lutheran Church + The Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches +The Lutheran Church in America. Beginning January 1, 1988, these churches, with shared beliefs and missions, officially formed the ELCA. Two decades later, this energized church is composed of 4.8 million members and nearly 10,500 congregations across the U.S. and Caribbean. Today, the ELCA reflects the rich and diverse heritage of the people it serves.
But to understand our heritage fully, one must trace our roots back through the mid-17th century, when early Lutherans came to America from Europe, settling in the Virgin Islands and the area that is now known as New York. Even before that, Martin Luther sought reform for the church in the 16th century, laying the framework for our beliefs.
Northern Illinois Synod (
www.nisynod.org)
The Northern Illinois Synod is one of 65 synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The synod is comprised of 168 individual congregations with a total combined membership of more than 101,000 people. St. Paul Lutheran is one of the 168 congregations. Together we work to Make Christ Known in our congregations, our communities, our nation, and throughout the world. The NIS office is located in Rockford, IL.
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center [LOMC] (
www.lomc.org)
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center (LOMC) is a ministry of the Northern Illinois Synod, Central/Southern Illinois Synod, Metropolitan Chicago Synod and Central States Synod of the ELCA. The purpose of LOMC is to be the Church in outdoor settings, nurturing Christian faith and providing experiences connecting the Word of God with the World of God. Throughout the year LOMC conducts many types programs for youth, adults, families, congregations as well as outdoor education events for schools.
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (
www.lssi.org)
Throughout the state, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois touches the lives of tens of thousands of people each year, serving people of all ages, races, religous and economic circumstances.
Augsburg Fortress is the publishing ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Funded through sales revenue, Augsburg Fortress is called to provide products and services that communicate the Gospel, enhance faith, and enrich the life of the Christian community from a Lutheran perspective.