Salem Lutheran Church - ELCA - Rockford, IL

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

Please note!!! Because of the potential of rain tomorrow, worship on Sunday, June 6 will not be outside, it will be indoors! See you tomorrow! PB

06/03/2026

We offer our sympathy to the family, friends, and loved ones of Nancy Love. Please keep them in your prayers. PB

View Nancy D. Love's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/01/2026

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued his first in a series of monthly messages that will continue through the end of this year under the title "All Together in One Place."

Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God’s presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that connects us.

Read the full message through the link in the comments below.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride!

June is recognized as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. It is a month to celebrate the joy, resilience, strength, courage, and gifts of the LGBTQIA+ community.

We are proud to be a RIC Synod. We embrace the LGBTQIA+ community as beloved children of God. We continue to strive for inclusion and justice of all those marginalized because of who they are and who they love.

05/31/2026

A prayer for Holy Trinity Sunday from Sundays and Seasons.

God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time you are the triune God: Author of creation, eternal Word of salvation, life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ has revealed and rejoice in the glory he shares with us. Glory and praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

05/31/2026

The Holy Trinity

05/25/2026

Join us in remembrance and prayer this Memorial Day.

Remember, mourn and give thanks for those in the military who gave their lives for justice, peace and the freedom of our country and all nations. Pray for the safety of those currently serving in the military and for the well-being of their families. —Prayer Ventures

05/25/2026

The Northern Illinois Synod Office is closed, today, Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

A prayer for Memorial Day from Sundays and Seasons.

Almighty God, you are our strength and our shield. We give you thanks for the members of our armed forces past and present, and especially for those who have died while serving. May their sacrifices serve the cause of peace, and may our nation be ever grateful for their service. With your wisdom and strength guide our military's leaders and give to all people a desire for justice and peace. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

05/24/2026

A blessing for Pentecost

May the Spirit of the living Christ fill you with faith and trust, burn in you with the fire of love, enliven your bones, body, and life, and breathe through you the breath of life.