The 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.
Read MoreUnited Voices for Children brought advocates, church leaders and community partners together for its annual Raising Our Voices event on Sept. 24 at Grace UMC in Rockford, focusing on youth mental health, bullying and creating supportive communities for children. The gathering also recognized three United Methodist advocates for their outstanding service to children and youth, while inviting congregations to continue supporting the work through prayer, financial gifts and advocacy.
Read MoreMore than two dozen United Methodists from six conferences explored the region’s Methodist history during an Oct. 7 tour through Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin as part of the North Central Jurisdiction’s Annual History & Archives Convocation. Participants visited historic churches and learned about early Methodist worship, the complex history of slavery and abolition, and the congregations that have preserved their heritage for generations.
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