In Sympathy: Martin Deppe
Rev. Martin Deppe, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Monday, October 14 (Columbus Day)
For chlidren ages 5-12
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The DeKalb District invites our kids in the Chicago Metro Districts to experience life in the country with them on Columbus Day. Enjoy apple donuts, barnyards and animals, pumpkins, tractors, and so much more!
7 am Check in at bus pick-up sites (determined by the number/location of participants)
7:30 am Buses depart from pick-up sites
9 am Arrive at Jonomac Orchard https://jonamacorchard.com/
2:30 pm Depart DeKalb
4:30 pm Return at bus pick-up site
Mandatory permission slips signed by parent or guardian due at bus check-in location. Questions? Debbie Rogers drogers@umcnic.org; 312-334-0732
Sponsored by “Food for Sharing,” a Rainbow Covenant project of the DeKalb District.
Rev. Martin Deppe, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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