2027 NIC Youth Retreat: Love Does!
Youth from five NIC churches gathered in September for the 2026 Fall Youth Retreat, themed “Love Does!” Through worship, small-group discussions, outdoor activities and time together, partici…
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.
Youth from five NIC churches gathered in September for the 2026 Fall Youth Retreat, themed “Love Does!” Through worship, small-group discussions, outdoor activities and time together, partici…
Judith Jean Michel will join the Northern Illinois Conference on Nov. 4 as Executive Administrative Assistant to the Bishop and the Assistant to the Bishop. With more than 10…
The NIC Committee on Accessibility welcomed approximately 30 church leaders from 13 congregations to its inaugural Disability Education Summit on Sept. 26 at Bethany…
Rev. Martin Deppe, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026.