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How First UMC at the Chicago Temple Became Creation-Friendlier

First United Methodist Church in Chicago has been making its building more creation-care friendly by installing more energy-efficient appliances. This has also resulted in significant energy bill reductions.

Practicing Hope, Living Mission: Conference Board of Global Ministries at Annual Conference

The Conference Board of Global Ministries was busy during Annual Conference, offering a Lunch and Learn session and awarding congregations with exemplary mission-giving practices.

Camp and Retreat Ministry: What the Annual Conference Approved and What Comes Next

At this year’s Annual Conference (June 14-16), members passed legislation that directed a task force to conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the current outdoor and retreat ministry and explore steps toward strengthening it. Read about next steps.

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 $30,960.52; the Missions Challenges collected about 7,000 pounds of goods, and the Ministerial Education Fund received $2,561.

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Practicing Hope Requires Leading Courageously

Eugene Williams, Northern Illinois Conference co-lay leader, says that to practice hope, we must take brave actions. "Giving up power and extending equity is hard to do; especially when are afraid or hesitant to lead courageously," he says. "We've settled at times just to move parts of our overall agenda forward."