The Northern Illinois Conference is accepting Equitable Compensation applications for the final 2026 disbursement and for the 2027 grant cycle. Churches and charges with a full-time pastor experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply for assistance to help ensure equitable compensation for clergy across the conference.
Read MoreFacebook business-page changes may affect how NIC churches share links to external websites, event registrations and ministry resources. Learn how your church can adapt its communication practices and help followers find important information through church websites, newsletters and other channels.
Read MoreThe Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships is offering registration reimbursement for NIC clergy, laity and seminary students attending the National Workshop on Christian Unity. Funding is limited and will be awarded first come, first served.
Read MoreRev. Man Singh Das, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on October 7, 2026.
Read MoreFour leaders from the Northern Illinois-Wisconsin Episcopal Area will participate in the Council of Bishops’ Leadership Gathering Oct. 20–24 in Calgary, Canada, joining United Methodists from around the world to envision the denomination’s future. Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer and Rev. Jeremiah Cottrell-Duebner share their ministry journeys, perspectives and hopes for a more welcoming, inclusive and faithful church.
Read MoreThe 2026 Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences raised $32,247.40 to expand educational opportunities in Tanzania and support theological education in Africa, Europe and the Philippines. With construction underway at Global Mission Secondary School and additional gifts through Miracle Sunday, Northern Illinois United Methodists are helping prepare future students and church leaders for service in their communities and around the world.
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