2017 Journal now available
The 2017 Northern Illinois Conference Journal is available online and to purchase through Amazon.com for $11.
Read MoreCommission on a Way Forward presents two sketches to bishops
What is Christ’s way forward for doing mission and ministry in the worldwide United Methodist Church? That is the question bishops pondered during their February meeting in Dallas this week as they received an updated report from the Commission on a Way Forward.
Read More179th Annual Conference - Navigating Uncharted Waters
The 2018 Annual Conference will gather for another year June 3-5 at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Ill. This year’s theme is “Navigating Uncharted Waters” with a focus on Romans 5:3b-4 – “trouble produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope.” Bishop Sally Dyck says the theme will help us focus on how we anticipate the unknowns in life, our ministries, and communities.
Read MoreNIC General Conference Delegation update
In one year, the General Conference will have a special session to hear the recommendation of the Council of Bishops and vote on the Way Forward for The United Methodist Church. Your Northern Illinois General Conference Delegation is meeting in preparation for this important vote. Here are some things that we would like you to know.
Read MoreFebruary is Black History Month
February is Black History month and celebrates the historical contibutions of African Americans to the worship life, mission and ministry of the church.
Read MoreArmed Intruder Readiness
The West Ohio Conference and Bishop Gregory V. Palmer put together this informative video with the Columbus, Ohio Police Chief Kimberley Jacobs sharing the top 5 dos and don'ts to assist in confronting and preventing active threats to faith congregations. Good advice for all our churches.
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