Donate Now services giving careers about us contact us Home > Services > Giving > Church Partnerships Church Partnerships For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. -John 13:15 Responding to the Gospel, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) brings healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities. -Mission of LSSI LSSI offers many volunteer and partnership opportunities for your congregation. Inquire About Partnership Opportunities Speakers Learn more about LSSI by having an LSSI representative preach or share during an adult forum. It’s one of our favorite things to do! Partner with an LSSI Program Find out how your congregation can have an impact on people being served in your community. Good Shepherd Sunday On Good Shepherd Sunday each year, many congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) across the state celebrate their shared social ministry with LSSI. Foster Parent Recruitment Help us inform our communities about the rewards of being a foster parent. Lutheran Day This annual event that traditionally gathers people of faith and their friends in Springfield to learn more about how they can become involved in our advocacy efforts. Lutheran Disaster Response-Illinois We partner with many other organizations that do disaster work to help communities in the recovery process. We also help educate communities about how to be prepared for natural disasters. Attend an Event Throughout the year, LSSI hosts many events, including Spring Fling and the True Friend Gala. Congregations in Action LSSI likes to shine a light on the partnerships we have with congregations that support our mission. Read about these congregations. Inquire About Partnership Opportunities Name* Email* Comments CAPTCHA Ways to Give Make a Gift Associate Board Church Partnerships Featured Mission Partners Foundation & Corporate Partners Volunteers & Gifts In-Kind Good Shepherd Sunday Memorial & Honor Gifts Monthly Giving Planned Giving Start a Campaign Thrivent Financial Members Women’s Network Who We Are About LSSI Leadership Policies Affiliations Advocacy Find a Program News News Publications Events Support Our Work Donate Now Women's Network Lifebooks Services Children's Community Services Behavioral Health Services Senior Services Affordable Housing Services Prisoner and Family Ministry Careers Careers 1001 E. Touhy Ave. #50, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Phone: 847.635.4600