Joy and Lament: Statement from Queer Clergy Caucus
The Northern Illinois Queer Clergy Caucus celebrate the gains made at General Conference and call United Methodists to an affirming, not just neutral, stance.
Jan. 10-11, 2020
Note: folks are welcome to leave Our Saviour’s when finished with psychological assessments.
Saturday, Jan 11 - 8:30 am- 2 pm
8:30 am - Check-In
9:00 am - Group Mentoring 1
10:45 am - Overview of Ordination Process / Q&A
Noon - Lunch
1:00 pm - Group Mentoring Session 2
2:30 pm - Pack up & Go
Cost: $200 will be required from candidates prior to the summit to cover the required background check ($175) and a portion of the costs of the Summit. For those candidates who have previously completed their background check, the registration cost is reduced to $25.
After your registration is received, you will receive a packet with complete instructions at the email address provided on your application. If you have additional questions, please contact Debbie Rogers at drogers@umcnic.org or 312.334.0732.
Event Contact: Jim Bell
815.544.3479 church
847.764.6563 cell/text
srpastor@fumcbelvidere.com
Mail registration checks to Laura Lopez, 77 W. Washington St., Suite 1820, Chicago, IL 60602. Checks payable to Northern Illinois Conference.
The Northern Illinois Queer Clergy Caucus celebrate the gains made at General Conference and call United Methodists to an affirming, not just neutral, stance.
Bishop Dan Schwerin's State of the Church Address, Annual Conference 2024. "We don’t have 330 churches. We have 330 experiments. We are missional incubators."
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.