Erie UMC Sews Comfort for Foster Children
Erie UMC volunteers recently sewed 165 cheerful pillowcases for children in foster care, partnering with Raising Hope and My GEAR Outreach. The effort blended creativity, compassion, a…
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.
Erie UMC volunteers recently sewed 165 cheerful pillowcases for children in foster care, partnering with Raising Hope and My GEAR Outreach. The effort blended creativity, compassion, a…
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
The NIC delegates to the 2020/2024 General Conference celebrate the ratification of the four constitutional amendments that affirm the UMC as a fully inclusive church.
Methodist and Muslim leaders gathered at Journey of Hope UMC in Elgin for an evening of shared faith, dialogue, and fellowship under the theme “United in Solidarity and Pe…