Disaster Response Team ‘Lumberjacks’ Helped Clear Hurricane-Hit Town
More people of Valdosta, GA, can repair their homes after Northern Illinois Conference’s early response volunteers removed fallen trees in that area.
Read MoreImmigrants and Refugee Ministries Grants Boost Hope
New 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 MoreKeagy Grants grow rural churches’ ministries with their neighbors
Representatives from 27 churches met on Nov. 2 at Grace United Methodist Church in Dixon to celebrate 31 grant-supported projects impacting local communities. Through PACK and Keagy Grants, totaling nearly $45,000, churches launched initiatives in outreach, resources, and youth engagement. The day included devotions, anti-racism discussions, story-sharing, and fellowship.
Read MorePastoral Letter from Bishop Schwerin: Seek God, Nonviolence, and the Welfare of the Whole
Bishop 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 MoreBy Your Spirit, Make Us One With Christ
Bishop 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 MoreNovember 2024 Benefit Insights
For November, Key Health and Pension benefit updates include Open Enrollment, HSA/FSA/HRA account education, Lunch and Learn input needed and Beneficiary information.
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