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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.
Mt. Zion Ministries hosts first of two April food drives
Rain doesn't extinguish generous spirit as food drive benefits hundreds of local residents
By Noah Johnson
LANSING, Ill. (April 12, 2021) – Mt. Zion UFL Ministries...
Good Friday ‘Way of the Cross’ brings Lansing together after a year apart
Community scripture and prayer walk draws crowd of over 150 after last year's cancellation
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 2, 2021) – After COVID-19 cancelled...
Photos: Freedom Church holds first Sunday service in redeemed Illiana building
Pre-registration allows socially distant seating, ample parking
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 21, 2021) - Pastor Thaddeus Searcy was near tears several times on Sunday...
St. Ann Parish to join with St. James and St. John as one parish
Operations to continue largely as normal at St. Ann; St. John in Glenwood to close; St. James in Sauk Village will become a worship...
Freedom Church presents case for Special Use and variance request
Vote scheduled for March 16 Village Board meeting
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 3, 2021) – “I am so appreciative of the Village of Lansing,”...
Local high schools celebrate and educate during Black History Month
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 1, 2021) – The pandemic did little to stop two local high schools from celebrating Black History Month; in...
Lansing church’s columbarium a respectful way to honor cremated loved ones
First United Methodist Church's columbarium was a community project
By Quinton Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (February 19, 2021) – Near the end of 2020, First United Methodist...
Lansing Good Friday prayer walk planned for April 2
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 17, 2021) – The community prayer walk "Stations of the Cross" is scheduled to take place this year on...
Bishop Noll Institute unveils patron saint
Information provided by Bishop Noll Institute
HAMMOND, Ind. (February 5, 2021) – For her connection to Bishop Noll Institute and for her lifetime devotion to...
St. Ann School to close at school year’s end
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 22, 2021) – On Thursday, January 21, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced St. Ann School will close at the...
St. Ann School needs community support to stay open
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (January 4, 2021) – Families at St. Ann School in Lansing have been hoping for a belated Christmas miracle. The...
Lansing responds to 2020 race questions with complexity
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 24, 2020) – When a video emerged of a white police officer in Minneapolis kneeling on the neck of...
FUMC adjusts Christmas Eve candlelight service
Headlights replace candles, honks replace "Amens," and Christmas joy still comes to the world
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 24, 2020) - About 30 carloads...
Lansing residents share plans for a COVID Christmas
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (December 23, 2020) – The Christmas season is looking different this year than any other Lansing has experienced. Residents have...
Socially distant Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration subdued yet hopeful
St. Ann seating accommodates 100 congregants; others tune in from parking lot
by Melanie Jongsma and Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 13, 2020) - Adaptations included...