Conference-Wide Bible in a Year Reading
The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is launching a conference-wide initiative for 2026 inviting individuals and congregations to read the e…
Featuring: Interim Bishop John Hopkins, Rev. Adam Hamilton, Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey, Rev. Dr. F. Douglas Powe, Discipleship Task Force, Anti-Racism Task Force, Vital Congregations Task Force and a celebration of newly certified lay ministers.
Presentations:
Cost: $10
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