Salem Lutheran Church - ELCA - Rockford, IL

09/14/2026

One of Salem’s wonderful outreach events coming up!

09/13/2026

16th Sunday after Pentecost

09/12/2026

We wish our Jewish neighbors a blessed Rosh Hashanah. Shana Tova!

09/11/2026

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the lives lost and hold all who mourn in prayer.

In the days following 9/11, our global Lutheran partners shared words of prayer and solidarity:

"We join you in the spiritual battle and prayer for forgiveness and love knowing that the battle is not ours but God's, and that the truth and God's victory will always prevail." —LWF Regional Office for Africa (Kenya)

"May there be ways to comfort the mourners as well as the survivors, and may the church be part of that work. May all the deceased rest in peace." —Church of Sweden

"Your pain is our pain. We were shocked to watch this unprecedented act of violence and terrorism. We therefore share your sadness and sorrow for the loss of so many innocent lives." —Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan

"May God help us resist the forces of evil and spread peace in the world." —Protestant Church of the Augsburg Confession of Alsace and Lorraine

09/10/2026

A husband and wife reflect on 9/11. He was a 9/11 first responder w...

09/07/2026

09/06/2026

15th Sunday after pentecost

09/06/2026

From ELCA Prayer Ventures:

Pray for congregations’ fall programs and ministries, that their leaders and volunteers will strengthen people’s faith, deepen their understanding of Scripture, discern their gifts and nurture their sense of community.

09/05/2026

"Pray for congregations’ fall programs and ministries, that their leaders and volunteers will strengthen people’s faith, deepen their understanding of Scripture, discern their gifts and nurture their sense of community." —Prayer Ventures