As the U.S. government prepares to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change effective Jan. 27, leaders of 14 Chicago-area Christian denominations will gather on Jan. 24, 2 to 4 p.m., to call the government to heed this international treaty.
Read More"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church may be smaller than we once were, but I believe we are not too small to steward the moral imagination of Jesus."
Read MoreThe NIC delegates to the 2020/2024 General Conference celebrate the ratification of the four constitutional amendments that affirm the UMC as a fully inclusive church.
Read MoreMethodist and Muslim leaders gathered at Journey of Hope UMC in Elgin for an evening of shared faith, dialogue, and fellowship under the theme “United in Solidarity and Peace.” The event highlighted immigrant experiences and reaffirmed the groups’ shared commitment to pursuing peace and justice through prayer, action, and partnership.
Read MorePeople across and beyond Northern Illinois came together for a powerful journey of truth, healing, and reflection at screenings of the film "A Binding Truth."
Read MoreConnection between churches is not optional; it is the witness the world desperately needs. Now is the time to reject individualism and choose community.
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