The Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center (“LOMC”) Board of Directors is aware of recent social media posts alleging inappropriate conduct at LOMC between roughly 2002 and 2011. The LOMC Board of Directors takes these allegations seriously. Consistently, the LOMC Board of Directors has begun an investigation into these allegations with the […]
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It is with great sadness that we announce the resignation of Rob Gieraltowski as the executive director of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center (LOMC) effective March 8, 2024. Rob has served faithfully and with passion since 2019. Shortly after his tenure started, the COVID epidemic upended everything and Rob skillfully guided […]
1/24/2024 LOMC had great candidates in our search for a new property manager to oversee the 600+ acres of forest, pond, prairie and extensive buildings for accommodations and meetings alike. We are excited to announce that Rob Foelske has been hired and will start in early February. Rob has an […]
Please download a copy of our 2023 Annual Report full of the amazing "ups and downs" of outdoor ministry. Full of photos, figures and a brief summary of the year 2023. Thank you for being a part of a great year of exploring God's creation and building community together.
March 1, 2024 We are grateful for the service and commitment from Ted and Dody Hawkins who supported LOMC for many years. As both these saints have passed, Ted and Dody established an endowment to support the ongoing needs of Dody House and Hawkins Hospitality Center. We are excited to […]
LOMC is pleased to share our 2022 report which highlights both the struggles of the year as well as our shared successes. Thank you to all who visited, donated and volunteered in 2022! Together, we continue the wonderful legacy of outdoor ministry in Illinois in helping everyone, through nature, experience […]
You do not have to be Lutheran to enjoy LOMC. We are a retreat center for everybody. TWO OPTIONS: $25 per person for activities and lunch Bringing your own lunch? We can pro-rate the fees. Includes up to TWO LOMC-led activities $50 non-refundable deposit is due on the date you […]
