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Celebration of Ministry Recognizes a New Elder, Commissioned Clergy, and Local Pastors

As one of its first acts in its 187th session, the Northern Illinois Conference ordained an elder, commissioned two people for deacon's ministry and six for elder's ministry, and recognized five new local pastors. On June 14, NIC held its celebration of ministry service, which observes the entry of people into orders and roles of ministry, both lay and clergy.

Youth and Young Adults Speak Hope to Lay Session

Five young adults and youth--"our hope and our future, said co-lay leader Eugene Williams--told the conference lay members what gives them hope and how God works in their lives now. The laity session on June 14 at Northern Illinois Conference featured the insights and testimonies of five youth and young adults. They described where they find hope and how they use their gifts to share hope in Christ with others.

Caring Congregation Training Unleashes Lay Calling to Pastoral Care

Laypeople are recovering their ministry of caring for those facing health and wellness challenges, thanks to The Caring Congregation training held at Kingswood United Methodist Church in Buffalo Grove, May 8-9.

In Sympathy: Louis F. Roos

Rev. Louis F. Roos, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Annual Conference Members and Friends Will March for Immigrants

Continuing many United Methodists' concern for the treatment of immigrants in the region, people of the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church will march in solidarity along North Meacham Road near Thoreau Drive in Schaumburg on Monday, June 15, at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Pentecost Gathering in Freeport Area Raises Hope

Hope was alive on May 31 as an intergenerational group of over 300 from 16 Freeport-area churches gathered at the Oakdale Tabernacle to celebrate Pentecost.