The Chicago Temple is marking 100 years as a landmark in downtown Chicago in 2024. The centennial celebrations will honor the Temple’s legacy and the visionaries behind its creation.
Read MoreAcross the conference, Vacation Bible Schools continue to be a vibrant and enriching experience, bringing together the community for memorable activities, spiritual growth, and community building. These VBS programs successfully fostered community spirit, taught important values, and provided unforgettable experiences for children and volunteers alike.
Read MoreTo fulfill our commitment to the survivors through the “Repair the Harm to Children” campaign, over $440,000 is still needed to meet the Northern Illinois Conference’s share. his initiative is not just a financial commitment but a moral obligation to support healing and prevent future harm. Help us bring healing and hope to survivors of Boy Scouts abuse. If you haven’t pledged or given, now’s the time.
Read MoreDuring the storms of mid-July, Transformation Community UMC in Harvey, Illinois, faced a major power outage. Despite these challenges, TCUMC volunteers, supported by the Northern Illinois Conference, swiftly ensured their essential food pantry remained operational. This response showcased the church’s commitment to serving the community’s needs, and demonstrated the power of United Methodist Connectionalism.
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 More"Our Northern Illinois Conference has many reasons to celebrate," observes Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer, Northern Illinois Conference's director of connectional ministries. "Although we are not all the same, come from diverse backgrounds, and have different opinions, we are one in Christ Jesus. As we work for the kin-dom, we are not islands; we are one body working together to make a difference in this world."
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