The first plenary session of the 2022 NIS Assembly was Sunday night. The 1st ballot for bishop brought us 72 nominations. 7 of those rostered ministers of word and sacrament will continue on to the 2nd ballot which will be Sunday, 6/12. Find out more at nisynod.org/assembly.

The Holy Trinity #nisynod #elca #HolyTrinity #ELW414

Synod Assembly Voting Members: the link you received at 7am for tonight's plenary was incorrect. Please use the corrected link sent around 10am. You will also receive the correct link again at 5pm. Watch for the emails from Julie Lewis with the subject line "CORRECTED Zoom ..."

Plenary II of the 2022 Synod Assembly begins tonight, 6/12, and will include the 2nd ballot for bishop! Read the bios of the 7 nominees at nisynod.org/2ndballot and watch the livestream at nisynod.org beginning at 5:30. #nisynod #elca

The results of the 2nd ballot for bishop of the Northern Illinois Synod were announced during the 2nd plenary session on Sunday, June 12 by Nancy Lillevold. A nominee forum will be livestreamed Thursday night at 6:30 pm at nisynod.org #nisynod #elca

Remember to wear your mask when you come to Augustana College for the final sessions of the NIS Assembly, Friday and Saturday, June 17-18. nisynod.org/assembly #nisynod #elca

Bishop Jeffrey Clements leads the 2022 Synod Assembly in doing business for the sake of the world during the 2nd plenary session on Sunday, June 12. The 3rd plenary begins tonight, Friday, June 17 at Augustana College. #nisynod #elca

The Rev. Dr. Janet Hunt, the Rev. Stacie Fidlar, and the Rev. Josh Ehrler will advance to the fourth ballot for bishop on Saturday morning, June 18 at the NIS assembly. nisynod.org/news/results-o… #nisynod #elca

Congratulations Pr. Stacie Fidlar, bishop-elect of the Northern Illinois Synod. #nisynod #elca

2nd Sunday after Pentecost #nisynod #elca #2Pentecost #ELW843

ELCA Press Release - Stacie Fidlar elected bishop of ELCA Northern Illinois Synod elca.org/News-and-Event… #nisynod #elca

3rd Sunday after Pentecost #nisynod #elca #3Pentecost #Galatians5

In preparation for the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, ELCA members are encouraged to participate in a series of online Bible studies that will explore the assembly theme, “Embody the Word,” from Luke 24. Find out more - nisynod.org/events/elca-ho… #nisynod #elca

Come celebrate and thank Bishop Jeffrey and Paulette Clements at a retirement reception, Saturday, July 30 beginning at 5:00 pm at the Radisson Hotel, 200 S. Bell School Rd., Rockford. RSVP no later than July 15! nisynod.org/events/bishop-… #nisynod #elca

You are invited to a summer earth church service on Saturday, July 23 at 10am with lunch to follow. Find out more nisynod.org/events/summer-… #nisynod #elca

5th Sunday after Pentecost “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27b #nisynod #elca

Are you getting excited?! Have you RSVP'd? Do you have questions? Come to a youth leaders' zoom tonight (Tuesday 7/12) at 7pm. Ask your church office for the link (they got an email yesterday) or contact Melinda Alekna. 🙂

Sing, sun and stars of space, sing, all who see his face, sing, "Jesus Christ be praised!" God's whole creation o'er, today and evermore shall Jesus Christ be praised! ELW 853 When Morning Gilds the Skies #nisynod #elca #elw853

7th Sunday after Pentecost #nisynod #elca

You are invited to the Service of Holy Eucharist and the Installation of Bishop-elect, the Rev. Stacie Fidlar. It will be held on October 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 200 N. 1st Street, Rockford. A reception will follow. RSVP at nisynod.org.