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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.
Parish members gather to thank Father Lyons for 50 years of ministry
by Melanie Jongsma
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (May 15, 2020) - Dozens of cars rolled in to the parking lot to the east of the Our...
Doing digital church
Lansing's Cornerstone Church shares some of the adjustments they've made during quarantine
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 12, 2020) - Most churches know that "the...
Trinity Lutheran Church offers Community Garden plots
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 5, 2020) - Volunteers from Trinity Lutheran Church have been working hard to create a series of raised planting...
Annual Good Friday Prayer Walk goes online
Trinity Lutheran's Pastor Holyer records readings for a virtual Stations of the Cross
information provided by Trinity Lutheran Church
LANSING, Ill. (April 10, 2020) - "We...
St. Ann Catholic Parish to offer live-stream Holy Week services
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 8, 2020) - Holy Week services will be accessible via Facebook for members of St. Ann Catholic Parish, beginning...
Lansing faces COVID-19 with humor and resolve
Restaurants and churches adapt, neighbors help each other, and participation in Census 2020 is strong
A compilation of articles by Carrie Steinweg, Katie Arvia, and...
Bethel Church takes prayer on the road to area hospitals
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 6, 2020) - More than 90 cars filled the east parking lot at Bethel Church Sunday afternoon, rolling in...
2020 Good Friday Prayer Walk canceled due to quarantine
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 27, 2020) – “We are very sad about it,” said Megan Roe. “However, however, due to these unbelievable times,...
Lansing Food Pantry will serve clients Tuesday, March 24
information provided
LANSING, Ill. (March 23, 2020) - The Lansing Food Pantry will continue its normal distribution schedule on Tuesday, March 22, 2020, 11:00am–1:00pm.To maintain...
Lansing churches
Finding new ways to minister
compiled by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 20, 2020) - Honoring the CDC's request to limit social gatherings, Lansing churches are...
Lansing churches find new ways to minister
compiled by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 19, 2020) - Honoring the CDC's request to limit social gatherings, Lansing churches are exploring a variety of...
Taste of First still a success
At the end of last week's craziness, the First Church community gathered to sample a variety of home cooking
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 18,...
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church hosts PASS baby shower
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 10, 2020) - Approximately 30 people gathered in a downstairs fellowship room at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church this...
Promapalooza returns to Lansing, Illinois
Sunday, March 29
by Erin Nauta
LANSING, Ill. (February 27, 2020) - As prom season approaches, teens start searching for that perfect outfit for the big...
Freedom Church Ministries excited to bring old Illiana campus back to life
"Lansing is a great community!" says Pastor Thaddeus Searcy
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 25, 2020) - "We've always been community minded, but we've never...