All Northern Illinois United Methodists are welcome to attend the Legislative Lobby Day trip to Springfield on May 7. The Advocacy Partners of the Northern Illinois Conference Commission on Religion and Race is planning the event.
Read MoreBishop 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.
Read MoreNew neighbors in Northern Illinois who came from other lands are experiencing God’s love through God’s people, thanks to the 14 churches and organizations that received conference Immigrants and Refugees Ministry grants.
Read MoreBishop Schwerin asks Northern Illinois United Methodists to turn to their faith communities and our means of grace: worship, prayer, communion, Bible study, fasting, works of mercy, and Christian conversation, and seek God’s face and a nonviolent response to today's national elections.
Read MoreBishop Dan Schwerin's sermon before the UMC Council of Bishops reminds us that we are kin in Christ, and the well-being of one is integral to the well-being of all.
Read MoreBishop Dan Schwerin urges Northern Illinois United Methodists to pray for the U.S. and local election processes during their private and public worship prayer times. "We have an opportunity to practice election neighborliness with our words and deeds," he says.
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