About 60 Hispanic/Latinx pastors and lay leaders from the North Central Jurisdiction gathered March 28-30 for the Escuela de Ministerios 2025 (School of Ministries), hosted by Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary's Hispanic Center, in close collaboration with some of the NCJ directors of connectional ministries.
Read MoreEarn $100 by completing a Blueprint for Wellness check, attend a Lunch & Learn on April 23 to explore the new Compass Retirement Plan, and don’t miss Live from Wespath on April 30—a free virtual event full of insights on benefits, well-being, and more.
Read MoreAbout 100 elders gathered at Barrington United Methodist Church on March 25 for their annual order meeting.
Read MoreThe Muslim Methodist Iftar Dinner was a heartfelt evening of unity, reflection, and shared commitment to peace. Embracing the theme “Seeking Peace Through Sharing and Caring,” faith leaders, including Bishop Dan Schwerin, Rev. Jane Eesley, and Imam Hisham Qaisi, spoke on the power of compassion, service, and interfaith collaboration.
Read MoreAs storms raced across much of the Midwest late on March 14, 2025, strong winds tore half the roof off of the 101-year-old building of First United Methodist Church, Elgin.
Read MoreUnited Methodist Global Ministries missionaries Rev. Jonathan McCurley (Japan) and Rev. Dexter Ceballos (Mongolia) visited local congregations in February, sharing powerful stories of transformation in Asia and Africa. Rev. McCurley serves as a chaplain at the Asian Rural Institute, which trains grassroots leaders in sustainable agriculture and community development. Rev. Ceballos, as country director for the Mongolia Mission Initiative, supports leadership development, social ministries, and theological education to strengthen the growing United Methodist Church in Mongolia.
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