From the Bishop: Keep Practicing Hope
"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
Mrs. Joyce J. Meyer, spouse of deceased member Rev. Charles Meyer of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on March 24, 2024. During Rev. Meyer’s ministry he served Chicago: St Luke's; Lombard: First (associate); Rockford: Brooke Road; Midlothian; Lockport: First; and Chicago: Morgan Park.
Mrs. Meyer was 90 years old.
The funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, 232 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL, on April 13 at 1 p.m.
Messages of condolence can be sent to her family:
Dr. Juan and Beth Valdez and family
888 Hillside Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
or
Dr. Peter and Deborah Meyer and family
427 W. Greenfield
Lombard, IL 60148
Memorials to First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst (232 S. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126) or Adult Christian Care (314 W. Vallette St. #2, Elmhurst, IL 60126).
"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
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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.