Rev. Christian Coon is Named Director of Congregational Development
Bishop Dan Schwerin has appointed Rev. Christian Coon as Northern Illinois Conference Director of Congregational Development, effective July 1. Rev. Coon will…
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The NIC Chapter meets monthly via Zoom. As always, we hope to make this time interactive and enlightening. You can drop in and our as you are able, but we'll keep it to an hour. See the topics and dates below.
Zoom links are sent to the Church office staff. If you wish to receive the zoom link, please contact your church office or Debbie Rogers at drogers@umcnic.org.
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No artistic experience is needed to join us as we use art to design gift bags. Wear comfy clothes as we gather to de-stress, laugh, & worship the LORD through an interactive art experience of doodling, coloring, and prayer. All supplies will be provided. Please bring your own drinking mug.
Registration Fee: (includes lunch)
(Yes, you are welcome to come and register at the event but day-of registrations will not guarantee a lunch choice - we’ll order a couple of extra meals but they may not be what you want!)
Bishop Dan Schwerin has appointed Rev. Christian Coon as Northern Illinois Conference Director of Congregational Development, effective July 1. Rev. Coon will…
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