From the Bishop: The Conspiracy of Silence
Bishop Dan Schwerin calls on United Methodists to break the silence surrounding injustices fueled by powerful interests, urging the church to confront hatred and its consequences. He…
Mrs. Kay E. Potenza, spouse of retired clergy Rev. Thomas Potenza of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at age 77. During his ministry, Rev. Potenza served Plainfield: United, Barrington: First, Lisle: Faith, Orland Park, Elgin: Journey of Hope (Epworth), and Glen Ellyn: First.
Services will be held at a later date.
Messages of condolences can be sent to the family:
Rev. Thomas J. Potenza
45 Shipwright Circle
Port Royal, SC 29935
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations can be made to the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, Backpack Buddies, Help of Beaufort or the Beaufort County Animal Shelter.
Bishop Dan Schwerin calls on United Methodists to break the silence surrounding injustices fueled by powerful interests, urging the church to confront hatred and its consequences. He…
Laypeople reclaimed their callings and God’s grace in their lives at the Northern Illinois Laity Convocation, Feb. 8 at New Lenox United Methodist Church.
Rev. Charlene Hill, a member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Bishop Dan Schwerin, Rev. Dr. Audrea Nanabray, and Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer listened to the concerns of Lincoln and Adalberto United Methodists when they visited th…