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Much of the community-building that happens in Lansing is done by churches, community groups, nonprofits, and ordinary people who see a need and take action to meet it. Their stories are included in this category.
‘You can’t have a prayer conference and be silent’ – Over 100 gather for worship at Freedom Church
Over 100 worshipers gathered on Friday night at Freedom Church Ministries in Lansing as part of a public prayer service...
LARC to host Annual Appreciation Dinner on October 6
LARC will host its Annual Appreciation Dinner on Friday, October 6, to celebrate its accomplishments, and recognize its staff and clients...
Run for Refugees 5k returns to Lansing in October to benefit The Welcome Network
Funds raised through the Run for Refugees run will help The Welcome Network achieve its goal of purchasing an additional "Welcome Home"...
G. Morris K. Jarkloh Jr. installed as First United Methodist’s new pastor
Even after growing up as a pastor’s child, G. Morris K. Jarkloh Jr. had no idea he would be following in his father’s footsteps...
Our Saviour Lutheran Church does landscaping at LARC as part of nationwide service day
For a small group of people from Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Lansing, church didn't end with the service on Sunday morning...
From college conversion to lead pastor – meet Kyle Beckrich, pastor at Bethel Church
As a freshman in college, Kyle Beckrich thought "The Gospel" was only a type of music. Now, he's now the pastor of Bethel Church in Lansing...
New pastor Steven Harrison continues ministry of Grace in Lansing and for Lansing
He wasn't looking for a pastorate the first time he preached at Grace Church in Lansing, but Steven Harrison found that Grace was looking for him...
Be Encouraged Now’s ‘Free Market’ will give away new, gently used items on Tuesdays in July
Be Encouraged Now has organized a giveaway of toys, clothes, shoes, bikes, and other items at Mt. Zion Ministries on Tuesdays in July...
Patty and Bud Eidam raise over $32,000 for Honor Flight Chicago at Ford Hangar event
LANSING, Ill. (June 27, 2023) – Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam and her husband Bud presented Honor Flight Chicago with a check for $32,515 on...
Air quality forces cancellation of Mt. Zion’s Wednesday Food Pop-Up
LANSING, Ill. (June 27, 2023) - The usual Wednesday morning Food Pop-Up hosted by Mt. Zion UFL has been cancelled this week in response to the Air Quality Alert...
LARC on the Links returns Lincolnshire Country Club
LARC will host its Annual Golf Outing on Friday, August 4, at Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete...
Thursday pop-up pantry to include free tablets; ID required
LANSING, Ill. (June 14, 2023) – The Thursday, June 15, pop-up food pantry at Mt. Zion Ministries will also include giveaways of free tablets from ACCESS Wireless.
Special Olympics Torch Run trots through Lansing
The Lansing Police Department joined Special Olympics participants and their families in running up Burnham Avenue Tuesday morning as part of the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run...
Pastor Philip France continues legacy of uplifting communities
Pastor Philip France has been recognized for positively impacting youth of Lynwood, Lansing, and surrounding areas...
Lansing police to participate in Cop on a Rooftop and Torch Run events to support Special Olympics
Annual Cop on a Rooftop and Torch Run events are coming to Lansing soon, and will support Special Olympics in Illinois...