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Much of the community-building that happens in Lansing is done as an expression of faith. Our history began with Dutch and German protestants, and today the religious among us attend services at a variety of churches in a variety of denominations. In Lansing, diversity is an ongoing experiment that includes engaging with people who hold different beliefs, understandings, and interpretations.
‘Walk Over Wednesdays’ adapt to meet pandemic challenges for TFS students
First United Methodist Church uses outdoor fun and fellowship to bring nearby students together
By Ernst Lamothe Jr.
The image of 200-plus teenagers playing outdoor basketball,...
Fresh landscaping makes columbarium at First United Methodist Church ready for services
Smaller plants and wide walkway create room for remembering
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 6, 2021) – Though originally the plan was simply to trim...
Food Drive planned to stock pantry at Lighthouse Community Church on July 31
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 29, 2021) — Lighthouse Community Church will serve as the location for a food drive on Saturday, July 31...
Supply Young Adult Ministry resumes in-person meetings, offers food, fellowship, and discussion
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 12, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for Supply Young Adult Ministry to live up to...
Freedom Church invites community to Freedom Fest on July 31
Games, food, music and more: 12 – 3 p.m. on July 31
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 5, 2021) – Since Freedom Church moved into...
St. John Preschool Open House scheduled for Sunday, July 18
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LANSING, Ill. (July 2, 2021) – The new preschool at St. John Lutheran Church will launch their first year with a Preschool Open...
First United Methodist Church’s upcoming hybrid service will be first indoors since April 2020
Service scheduled for Sunday, July 4 at 9:45 a.m.
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 29, 2021) – The congregation at First United Methodist Church is...
Lansing Assembly celebrates 50th anniversary on July 4
Golden Jubilee service on July 4 to celebrate 50 years of faith in Lansing
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (June 27, 2021) – Churches are...
South Holland hosts Unity Walk for second year
By Josh Bootsma
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (June 19, 2021) – Roughly 120 walkers took to the streets on Friday to support peace and hope in...
Lansing prayer vigil welcomes Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, two NAACP branch presidents
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 21, 2021) – In a small plaza dedicated to Lansing's past, a group pf local citizens and leaders gathered...
Bethel Church launches new ministry for women
"Beloved" meets on second Mondays
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 4, 2021) - "We just want to encourage women," says Deb DeJong. "People went through...
St. Ann School to host ‘Final Farewell’ event June 5 ahead of closing
Open house, Mass, and outdoor party planned to celebrate 70 years of St. Ann School
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 1, 2021) – On January...
Community prayer vigil planned for June 9 at Lansing Village Hall
Prayer vigil starts at 4 p.m. in at History Park Plaza
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 21, 2021) – Lansing's History Plaza, in front of...
From caddying to college: Freedom Church partners with Olympia Fields Country Club to help local youth
By Josh Bootsma
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (April 16, 2021) – For some caddies, walking hundreds of miles in a summer while carrying 30-pound golf bags...
St. John Lutheran to start new preschool two years after longtime PreK–8 school’s closure
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 13, 2021) – After two vacant years, the school wing of St. John Lutheran Church will again be used...