The Northern Illinois Conference has the vision to do no harm to our planet by reducing the emissions of our church properties as close as we can to zero. To work on this goal, we are proud to announce the formation of the Net Zero Team, co-chaired by Richard Alton and Rev. Nancy Blade. On January 20th, leaders from all five districts gathered in Glenview to pray and plan together.
Read MoreThe Discipleship Task Force invites you to pray and fast with them on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023, and Good Friday, April 7, 2023. Lent is a wonderful time to practice this means of grace. It is a way of humbling ourselves before God. Fasting helps us hunger for God.
Read MoreFebruary is Black History Month. There are many resources available throughout the United Methodist denomination for you to use.
Read MoreLent starts on February 22 this year. There are many resources available around from around the denomination.
Read MoreRev. William R Shealy Jr, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. During his ministry, he served Chicago: South Deering and Chicago: W Pullman. He was also a professor at Tufts University and Virginia Wesleyan University.
Read MoreBishop Dan Schwerin is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Hwa Young Chong as Prairie North District Superintendent, effective July 1, 2023. Rev. Chong currently serves at Naperville: Community and will follow Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer who has been appointed as Director of Connectional Ministries, effective July 1, 2023.
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