In Sympathy: Francine Taylor-Thirus
Rev. Francine Taylor-Thirus, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Oct. 8, 2024.
Read MoreBishop Dan Schwerin Asks for Protection and Support of Clergy in Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Appointments
As the news media report an increase of white Christian nationalist rhetoric, we are seeing that inhospitality toward people who were not born in the U.S. and clergy serving in cross-racial appointments is increasing.
Read MoreNorthern Illinois Conference and Naperville Korean Breakaway Group Agree to Settlement
The Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church in August signed a settlement with a breakaway faction of the former Naperville (Ill.) Korean United Methodist Church, amicably resolving a disagreement over the rightful ownership of the church building and other assets.
Read MoreBishop Schwerin Urges: Pray for Election Neighborliness
Bishop Dan Schwerin urges Northern Illinois United Methodists to pray for the U.S. and local election processes during their private and public worship prayer times. "We have an opportunity to practice election neighborliness with our words and deeds," he says.
Read MoreOctober 2024 Benefit Insights
For October, Key Health and Pension benefit updates include Open Enrollment Education, ALEX Benefits Counselor information, OptumRX pricing, and UMPIP Contribution information.
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Month: 'Sometimes the Light Just Falls in Your Lap'
"As I think about Hispanic Heritage Month, I thank God for our Hispanic/Latino clergy and churches, and also know that our connexion must be more supportive and connective to make Christ known more authentically," says Bishop Dan Schwerin.
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