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…
We often find ourselves responsible for helping our new employees or volunteers become a valuable part of our ministry team. We’ll cover important foundational basics such as boundaries, confidentiality, change, and security.
Church office staff (paid and volunteer) are welcome to participate.
The NIC chapter of PAUMCS gets together via Zoom once a month at 10 a.m., rotating on the first Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, to chat informally around topics that are relevant to our work and ministry in the church office. If you are part of a church office staff (paid or volunteer) are welcome to put this repeating gathering on your calendar and join us as you are able.
PAUMCS a professional support and networking association through which The United Methodist Church nurtures the ministry of its church office administration. Learn more here.
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
Rev. Charlotte (Char) Hoffman, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2025.
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