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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.
Final mass held at St. Victor August 6, 2020
Irregularities in process have some considering actions to reverse de-consecration
by George Grenchik
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (August 15, 2020) - On August 6 a mass of...
Lighthouse Community Church holds outdoor service
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 7, 2020) - For the first time in four months, the Lighthouse Community Church family gathered in person—Sunday, August...
‘Is spaghetti a side dish or a meal?’ and other cultural questions
Pastoral Conversation on Racial Unity to continue August 14, 5:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 30, 2020) - For the third time, five people gathered...
‘We’re Ready to Listen’ livestream event postponed
New date and time pending
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 27, 2020) - Pastor Jonathan Vitale of Lansing Assembly (2990 Ridge Road) has postponed tonight's...
Lansing Masons return to giving after COVID delays
July 13 donation to Shriners Hospital is first in months
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 22, 2020) - Arcadia Palace Lodge No. 765 (17741 Torrence...
Local branch of international organization helps clients become debt free
by Destinee Evans
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (July 10, 2020) - Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a UK-based organization that has helped 2,500 people per year...
Black Women’s Expo to host virtual #WeMatter webinar
Saturday, July 11, 1:00–6:00pm
information provided by C Whitt PR
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 5, 2020) - Black Women's Expo (BWe) is partnering with Illinois Census 2020...
South Holland community marches in “Unity Walk”
About 150 join in "time of lamenting and reflection" based on Micah 6 verse 8
By Josh Bootsma
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (June 30, 2020) – Roughly...
Annual LARC Golf Outing will benefit participants as well as clients
Registration deadline is Friday, July 31, for the Friday, August 14, event
by Melanie Jongsma
CROWN POINT, Ind., and LANSING, Ill. (June 26, 2020) -...
Easing into hard conversations – postponed to June 26
Lansing pastors continue discussions of race, history, and community
by Melanie JongsmaNote: The version of this story that published earlier this week included information about...
Easing into hard conversations
Lansing pastors begin discussions of race, history, and community
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 14, 2020) - "Hey, welcome, welcome, welcome," began Pastor Leroy Childress...
Freedom Church’s remodeled Illiana campus nears completion
The church is nearly ready to host congregants—once COVID-19 allows
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 14, 2020) – In February, Pastor Thaddeus Searcy looked at...
Lansing pastors, church members gather for prayer
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (June 1, 2020) — Lansing pastors and church members across denominations gathered at Grace Church (2740 Indiana Avenue) on...
Posters, cut-outs, and stuffed animals fill in for congregation at New Hope Church
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (May 17, 2020) — For the past nine weeks, Pastor Dan Roels of New Hope Church in Lansing has...
Parishioner pictures help pastor preach
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church fills sanctuary with familiar faces
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 16, 2020) - Throughout the Illinois stay-at-home order, Pastor John...