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; especial…
Seeking Teens Who Care About RACIAL JUSTICE
The NIC Anti-Racism Task Force is seeking United Methodist high school students who have an interest in learning, developing, and engaging in racial justice work in the church and community with Justice Generation for the 2021-2022 school year. Session and meetings will be hybrid using both online meetings and some in person. Click here for application. Applications are due August 31. The program fee for August 2021 – May 2022 is $50 per student. However, if this presents a barrier to a student's participation, we encourage you to apply and email susanwake@comcast.net so we can work with you.
Seeking Young Adult Leaders/Mentors
Young Adult Leaders, ages 21-30, are also needed to help plan, lead discussions and facilitate learning opportunities for Justice Generation participants. Session and meetings will be hybrid using both online meetings and some in-person. Click here for application.
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; especial…
Rev. Christian Coon, the NIC director of congregational development, once thought there might be some yet-to-be-discovered magic program or resource that is going to help the chur…
"Our sacraments are baptism and the Eucharist," Bishop Dan Schwerin says. "They are gifts for pilgrims, a bath and a meal. Surely walking alongside is another ancient embodiment of Jesus…
Some 657 lay and clergy members of Northern Illinois Conference gathered to practice hope at their annual session, held June 14-16 at the Schaumburg (I…