Honor Older Adults in May and through the Golden Cross Offering
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
Meals at Annual Conference
ON-SITE OPTIONS (on your own)
RENdezvous Cafe: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sam & Harry's Steak House: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A La Carte (in-room dining): Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gather Bar: Lunch and Dinner
GROUP MEALS
Please note that meals marked with an * are INVITE ONLY. If you are not attending annual conference but would like to attend any meals open to the public, please visit the registration page.
Sunday 6/2
Hispanic/Latinx Dinner*
GETS (Garett-Evangelical Theological Seminary) Evening Reception
Monday 6/3
Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Ministry Breakfast*
Fellowship of Asian Americans Luncheon
Order of Deacons Lunch
Rainbow Covenant/Global Ministries Lunch
Retired Clergy Lunch*
United Methodist Women Dinner
MFSA/NIC-RMN Dinner
Tuesday 6/4
UVC (United Voices for Children) Breakfast
North Central College Breakfast
Extension Ministry/ABLC Ministries Luncheon*
United Methodist Foundation Luncheon*
Sign up for meals through the AC registration by May 19.
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
Rev. Philip M. Dripps, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 15, 2026.
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