In Sympathy: Lynn Everitt Longenbaugh
Rev. Dr. Lynn Everitt Longenbaugh, a retired member of Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on June 6, 2024.
Our Charge:
“There shall be an annual conference committee on Native American ministry or other structure to provide for these ministries and maintain the connectional relationships. The basic membership of the committee shall be nominated and elected by established procedure of the respective annual conferences. Each annual conference shall determine the number and composition of the total membership.” (Book of Discipline, 2016, ¶654).
The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM) seeks to:
The Northern Illinois region has a high population of Native Americans from varying tribes, many of whom have encountered harm or misunderstanding from the Christian church. As United Methodists, we accept the mandate to work for reconciliation and healing when possible and to form meaningful relationships with Native American people as we work together to bring about the reign of God.
Contacts:
Chair - Michelle Oberwise Lacock 262.378.4895
Secretary - Nancy Blade Email
Find out more by visiting the Native American Committee's Facebook Page.
Resources:
2014 NIC Listening Sessions
Educational Resource:
Indians of the Midwest
This is an excellent online resource specific to Native peoples of the Great Lakes region.
Rev. Dr. Lynn Everitt Longenbaugh, a retired member of Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on June 6, 2024.
Rev. Dennis M. Oglesby Jr., a member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Rev. Cheryl Weaver, Wisconsin Conference’s benefits officer, will also serve Northern Illinois Conference in this capacity, beginning June 1.
Rev. Philip A. Bergstrom, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 17, 2024.