Since 2004, Lutheran Day has provided Lutherans from across Illinois the opportunity to build relationships with public officials and each other, as well as demonstrate Lutherans’ involvement in their communities as citizens and as leaders of charitable organizations meeting human needs. This year, Lutheran Day was held on April 16th in Springfield.
Watch this space for upcoming details about the day's program and for registration information.
This annual event is sponsored by a coalition of Lutheran service organizations affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and/or the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Typical activities of Lutheran Day participants include:
- Studying connections between the Christian faith and service in God's world
- Learning about public policy issues that affect people in need
- Praying for government leaders to exercise wisdom in fashioning public policies that support the common good
- Meeting with state legislators to advocate for specific public policy issues
- Building a connection with other Lutherans interested in advocacy
- Recognizing an outstanding public servant with the Paul Simon Courage in Public Service Award.
For more information, contact Stephen Taylor, the Lutheran Day Coordinator at Stephen.Taylor@LSSI.org or 847/635-4653.