Order of Elders Share Experiences and Encouragement
About 100 elders gathered at Barrington United Methodist Church on March 25 for their annual order meeting.
Rev. Richard D. Tholin, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served at Chicago Diversey Parkway 1952 - 1959 and at Garrett-Evangelical Seminary from 1963-1993 where he was a Professor of Christian Social Ethics and the Academic Dean. Rev. Tholin was 90 years old.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W. Morse Ave., Chicago. A reception at the church will follow.
Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife:
Mrs. Phyllis Tholin
824 Ridge Terrace
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Memorial gifts may be made to:
United Church of Rogers Park
1545 W. Morse, Chicago, IL 606026
The Richard Tholin Scholarship Fund at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
2121 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60201
Chicago Area Peace Action http://chipeaceaction.org/
About 100 elders gathered at Barrington United Methodist Church on March 25 for their annual order meeting.
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