815-962-4279
Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries
One God, One Body, One Voice -- Collaborating to Transform our Communities
Who We Are
Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries is a collaboration of Lutheran congregations and other partners that celebrate being One Church, One Body, walking together, leaving footprints.. We join together to do what we cannot do alone..
Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries is a collaboration of ELCA congregations and partner ministries in the Greater Rockford area. Formed in 1985, RALM is an official ministry of the ELCA..
Ministries
Walking Together, Leaving Footprints
Basic Needs Bags
Once a year, items are collected and assembled into bags to be shared with area homeless. Volunteers assemble bags and distribute them to the homeless as needed..
Becca's Closet
The goal of Becca's Closet is to help young women gain confidence and develop an understanding of the beauty God gave them by supplying free gowns for formal events. Becca's Closet, Rockford gives away about 1000 gowns annually.
#CycleToSynod
To support the ministry of ELCA World Hunger, cyclists ride their bicycles to Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois during the annual assembly of the Northern Illinois Synod..
Along the way,riders visit area churches, stay at congregations, and experience the farmland of Northern Illinois! The purpose of #CycleToSynod is twofold: to raise awareness of the issue of hunger and to raise funds to support ELCA World Hunger. Riders may ride the full route or just a portion of the ride. Join us, as together we work to eradicate world hunger and give our legs and hearts a great workout in the process!
God's Work Our Hands Day
Celebrating with the ELCA and congregations across the country, RALM hosts a day of service. In 2019, RALM is collected socks and underwear for area teens affected by homelessness.
Laundry Love
Free laundry services are provided for those who need it most. Laundry Love exists to help alleviate the strain that poor health and hygiene places on the most vulnerable of our community.
Laundry nights are the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Charles Street Laundromat.
Lutheran Day In Springfield
Held in early May, Lutheran Day in Springfield is people of goodwill standing together speaking out for justice, compassion, and equality for all people. Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries helps organize transportation.
To learn more, visit Lutheranday.org. To reserve transportation, contact Amy at 815-962-4279.
Park Players
Teens from the area learn job readiness skills and peaceful conflict resolution skills in a playground setting. The teens, through games and a drama, taught the conflict resolution to hundreds of school –aged children.
Rejoicing Spirits
Enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilites through meaningful Christian worship service and fellowship time in a shush-free, expressive environment. Everyone welcome.
Worship is every second Thursday, 6pm
Alpine Lutheran Church. 5001 Forest View Drive, Rockford.
Annual Events
Together we do God's work.
Annual Meeting
Are you wondering what is the purpose of RALM? We celebrate being one church together and share what is happening because we are God's hands. Join us for at our Annual Meeting held in late September or early October.
Golf Scramble
Golfers come out once a year for "hole" lotta fun to support the ministries of RALM. There is lunch, fellowship, and a par-tee.
The next golf scramble is Friday, July 9, 2021 at Swanhills Golf Course.
Korv - Swedish Sausage, Coffee Cakes & Greeting Cards
It's time for Korv, Swedish coffee cake, and Rockford greeting cards.
To order, email ralmmail@aol.com or call 815-962-4279.
Partner Congregations and Ministries
One Church Together
Contact Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries
Get in touch with Rockford Area Lutheran Ministries to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
200 N First Street, Rockford, IL 61107
815-962-4279
