Cultivating Healthy Congregations
The Prairie Central District Shepherding Team is bringing Rev. Jim Ozier back to Northern Illinois for Culture Shift: Cultivating Healthy Congregations, a one-day experience focused on helping…
Refreshments and fellowship afterward.
Rev. Arlene Christopherson, who has served the Northern Illinois Conference as assistant to the bishop, director of connectional ministries, a district superintendent, and a congregational pastor, will retire on September 1.
Rev. Christopherson brought stability, sound leadership, and grounded support to the bishops with whom she has served.
There will be a love offering taken for Rev. Christopherson. Donations can be made at the event or online here (choose Arlene Christopherson Love Offering).
For those who are not able to make it to the celebration, we encourage you to share your words of appreciation for Rev. Arlene Christopherson and her ministry here. These words will be shared with her.
Cards and words of appreciation can also be sent to Rev. Christopherson at the NIC office at:
Northern Illinois Conference Office
Attention: Words of Appreciation for Arlene Christopherson
303 E. Wacker Dr, Suite 2020
Chicago, IL 60601
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