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…
Current Collection Sites as of 11/17/21
Lake North District |
Lake South District |
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UMC of Libertyville Urban Village-West/ River Forest UMC Buffalo Grove Kingswood UMC |
UMC of New Lenox Oak Lawn First UMC St. Mark UMC |
Prairie Central District |
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Community Church of Fox River Grove UMC Geneva UMC Our Redeemer UMC |
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Prairie North District |
Prairie South District |
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Christ UMC Freeport Faith UMC |
Rochelle UMC Ottawa First UMC
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In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
Rev. Philip M. Dripps, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 15, 2026.
Rev. Charlotte (Char) Hoffman, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2025.
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