As the news media report an increase of white Christian nationalist rhetoric, we are seeing that inhospitality toward people who were not born in the U.S. and clergy serving in cross-racial appointments is increasing.
Read MoreFor October, Key Health and Pension benefit updates include Open Enrollment Education, ALEX Benefits Counselor information, OptumRX pricing, and UMPIP Contribution information.
Read MoreFor August, key Health and Pension benefit updates include an introduction from the new Conference Benefits Officer, a reminder about Health Checks, and an upcoming retirement planning seminar in October. Also, don’t miss the new “Lunch and Learn” sessions starting in September, where various benefits topics will be covered, including health insurance options, tax preparation for clergy, and spiritual health during Advent.
Read MoreObserving a Wesleyan spiritual practice rather rallying around a slogan, members of the 2024 session of the Northern Illinois Conference of met from June 16 to 18 in Schaumburg to yield to God as they recognized ministry milestones, worshiped, and voted on policies and resolutions.
Read MoreMembers of the Equitable Compensation Task Force, established at the 2023 Northern Illinois annual conference session, are well along their assignment of gathering data on clergy compensation and preparing a report and recommended legislation.
Read MoreUnder the theme “Yield,” clergy and elected lay members will gather for Northern Illinois Conference’s 185th session, June 16-18, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg, IL.
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