In Sympathy: Erma Bryan
Mrs. Erma Bryan, the surviving spouse of deceased member Rev. Bill Bryan of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Dear Clergy and Lay Members of the Northern Illinois Conference,
This has been a season of changes and new learnings, as we all figure out ways to do things differently. The Annual Conference Committee is also working through these changes.
Last time we communicated, we shared that the 2020 Annual Conference session would be held using a telephone platform. However, as the committee heard from other Annual Conferences using the same technology, we learned of their challenges and started to look for other options.
Researching other Annual Conference plans, we found a different platform that would accommodate all our needs. Good News TV (GNTV), a video ministry related to The United Methodist Church, will be able to serve us through the webinar format via Zoom video conferencing. A dial-in option will be available. Observers will also be able to follow on Facebook Live.
The session will be held on the same date, Saturday, November 14, 2020, for a maximum of four hours. Other details:
Friends, we know that it not easy for us to navigate these changes. Your Annual Conference Committee is trying their best to offer the best possible platform that will accommodate all our needs and have the least challenges. GNTV knows the United Methodist proceedings, so we feel cautiously confident.
Please continue to refer to the AC webpage and eNews for dates, deadlines and details on all of these plans as they are finalized. And once again, thank you for your patience and your support in these very uncertain times.
Stay home, friends, and be safe!
Rev. Alka Lyall, Chair of Annual Conference Committee
Rev. Katie Voigt, Chair of Daily Proceedings
Mrs. Erma Bryan, the surviving spouse of deceased member Rev. Bill Bryan of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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