Churches Gave Generously at Annual Conference 2026
Northern Illinois Conference members and churches gave generously to three opportunities at Annual Conference this year, June 14-16. The Bishop’s Appeal so far has raised $30,…
Location: Cornerstone UMC, 41W170 Russell Road, Elgin Ill
Cornerstone UMC, 41W170 Russell Road, Elgin, Ill
Cost $40.00
Includes continental breakfast and lunch
Online Registration
Register by October 30
Instructors and courses:
- Afire With God
Real stewardship is radical, going to the roots of our faith. This course is intended to change our vision of ministry, working from the inside out. “Afire with God” urges ministries and congregations to become stewards-in-action in all God has entrusted to us, thinking beyond mere dollars contributed to see stewardship as becoming living examples of the gospel.
Student Book: Afire with God: Becoming Spirited Stewards by Betsy Schwarzentraub
Instructor: Peggy Hansen - Discovering Our Spiritual Gifts
The Holy Spirit gives each Christian one or more spiritual gifts to be used for the common good. Course participants are guided to discover their own particular giftsin service to the church, community and world. Some 20 distinct spiritual gifts are explored—including discernment, compassion, and evangelism—while relating scripture references to each. This class explains how to develop and equip a
Instructors: Tom & Pat Price - Leading Worship
This advanced course focuses on the ministry of the Lay Servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group, class, organization, or the congregation in worship. The course is grounded in the classic patterns of Christian worship and the practices of leading worship. Participants will come to understand more about Christian worship in order to lead worship with more confidence.
Student Book: Worshiping with United Methodists(Revised) by Hoyt Hickman.
Instructor: Rev. Karen Sersen
Questions Contact Mary Mecker: 630-709-3953, mary.mecker@gmail.com