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‘Pilgrim People Under God’s Grace’ Gather for the Hispanic/Latine Celebration

The Northern Illinois Conference Hispanic/Latinx community celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 18 with a virtual gathering centered on the theme “Pilgrim People Under God’s Grace.” Though separated by distance, participants experienced deep connection through worship, prayer, and reflection. Bishop Dan Schwerin spoke on Psalm 133, calling the community to live in unity and shared well-being. The event also featured a presentation from Justice for Our Neighbors’ Claudia Marchan and a heartfelt tribute to the late Rev. Fernando Siaba, honoring his legacy of faith and advocacy.

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Stronger Together: Living in Connection in Times of Challenges

Connection between churches is not optional; it is the witness the world desperately needs. Now is the time to reject individualism and choose community.

Neighbors and Conference Friends Mourn ICE Victim

About 120 people gathered at First United Methodist Church in Franklin Park/Movement in the City on Sept. 19 to mourn the death of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, who was killed by an ICE agent on Sept. 12.

Hispanic/Latinx Caucus Strategizes to Strengthen Leaders

At the beginning of August, Hispanic/Latinx United Methodists from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico gathered in Arlington Heights for the Annual MARCHA meeting, hosted this year by the Northern Illinois Conference. Centered on the theme “Now, Yes! With Faith and Courage, We Respond to Our Call to Act,” the event blended worship, learning, advocacy, and community building. Highlights included Bishop Dan Schwerin’s call to live without fear and the presentation of a leadership award to Estefany Sanabria of Humboldt Park UMC, honoring her work in immigration justice and her commitment to the church.

North Central Jurisdiction Hispanic/Latinx Leaders Gathered to Renew their Call

About 60 Hispanic/Latinx pastors and lay leaders from the North Central Jurisdiction gathered March 28-30 for the Escuela de Ministerios 2025 (School of Ministries), hosted by Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary's Hispanic Center, in close collaboration with some of the NCJ directors of connectional ministries.

Lincoln and Adalberto Members Uneasy About ICE, Hate Groups

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 these congregations on Feb. 2.

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