Plans Are Shaping Up for 2025 Annual Conference
The Northern Illinois Conference’s 186th session, themed “Grace is Sufficient,” will take place June 9-11. Bishop Dan Schwerin, inspired by the transformative power of grace, e…
Location: Dixon: First UMC (202 S. Peoria Ave, Dixon, Il.)
Saturday, March 16
9 a.m. - Noon
(rescheduled from Jan. 20)
Dixon: First UMC (202 S. Peoria Ave, Dixon, Il.)
Registration Fee
- Per person: $10
- Up to $50 per church
Childcare is provided. Please bring your own snacks.
*Note: Registrations from the original Jan. 20 event are being rolled over to the new date. Classes or details can be edited by updating your registration details here. Registration can be transferred to another person by emailing events@umcnic.org.
Schedule:
- 8 – 9 a.m.: Registration with light refreshments
- 9 – 9:30 a.m.: Worship with Holy Communion
- 9:30 – 9:45 a.m.: Transition Time
- 9:45 a.m. – noon: Presentations
Presentations will be offered on the following topics (pick one):
- Branding and Communication for Local Churches - Lisa Smith
- Staff Parish Relations Committee – Rev. Arlene Christopherson
- Evangelism and Outreach in Rural Communities - Rev Megan Smick and Pastor Jan Shaulis
- Fundraising for Large Projects – Rev. Jonathan Crail, Tom Weber, and Jim Horn
- Expectations for General Conference 2024 – Rev. Dr. Brian Gilbert, Prairie South District DS and NIC delegate
- Mental Health First Aid – Rev. Rosa Lee
Questions? Contact Marcia Peddicord, marcia.peddicord@gmail.com
*Note: Registrations from the original Jan. 20 event are being rolled over to the new date. Classes or details can be edited by updating your registration details here. Registration can be transferred to another person by emailing events@umcnic.org.