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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.
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...
TF South students gather for prayer at flagpole on National Day of Prayer
TF South Senior Christian Williams-Clark planned a fourth "Prayer at the Pole" event of the school year to take place on National Day of Prayer...
Area churches unite for Spirit of Southland Blood Drive, May 25–26
"We started the Spirit of Southland Blood Drive to organize smaller churches that do not have congregations large enough to hold their own blood drives," explained Kerry Ingram, a member of First Presbyterian Church of Chicago Heights. As an additional benefit, says Ingram, ...
Heather’s Foster Dogs has fostered over 700 pets in 10 years
Lansing resident is devoted to giving pets a better quality of life
LANSING, Ill. (April 24, 2023) – For nearly a decade, a local nonprofit...
LARC organizes craft beer fundraiser at 313 Taproom in May – advance tickets required
Information provided by LARC
LANSING, Ill. (April 23, 2023) – LARC, a not-for-profit organization providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has organized...
Video: Pastor Holyer leads his last Good Friday Prayer Walk in Lansing
LANSING, Ill. (April 7, 2023) – It was April 14, 2017, when Pastor John Holyer led the first Good Friday Prayer Walk down Ridge...