North Central Jurisdiction Confirms: Northern Illinois and Wisconsin Will Share a Bishop

It’s official: Wisconsin Conference and Northern Illinois Conference will start sharing a bishop on Sept. 1. The North Central Jurisdiction, meeting online in a special session on Jan. 23, passed two motions: to form a new episcopal area composed of Northern Illinois and Wisconsin Conferences and to form another composed of East Ohio and West Ohio Conferences.

Revs. Brittany Isaac and Jeffry Bross heading to local churches

Rev. Brittany Isaac, the superintendent of the Lake North District, will become lead pastor of First United Methodist Church in Arlington Heights and Rev. Jeffry Bross, superintendent of the Prairie Central District, will become pastor of Libertyville United Methodist Church, Bishop Dan Schwerin has announced. Both appointments are effective July 1.

Rev. Johngmin Martin Lee, Congregational Development Director, to Retire on July 1

Rev. Jongmin Martin Lee, director of congregational development and redevelopment for the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church, will retire on July 1, 2024, announced Bishop Dan Schwerin.

Martin Luther King Jr Celebration Postponed

The Martin Luther King Jr Celebration planned for Jan. 14 at St Mark United Methodist Church in Chicago has been postponed.

Sympathy Notice: Rev. Don Niswonger

Rev. Donald Niswonger, the spouse of retired Rev. Carol Findon, a member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.

First Korean reimagines Christmas celebrations

In a heartwarming departure from tradition, the members of the First Korean UMC (FKUMC) in Wheeling, celebrated Christmas morning with a unique twist that embodied the spirit of love and giving. Naming the day "Love Your Neighbor Day," FKUMC took the celebration beyond the church walls, infusing the Christmas spirit with acts of kindness and generosity.

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