The Bishop shares about transformative power of grace, as described in 2 Corinthians 12:9, is central to the United Methodist understanding of faith. In 2025, the Northern Illinois and Wisconsin conferences will embrace a year of grace, experimenting with new ministries, fostering cultural competency, and reframing mission as an act of love and renewal, grounded in God’s unmerited favor.
Read MoreUMC of Geneva completed a groundbreaking “Creation Care” project by replacing its aging HVAC system with a geothermal alternative and upgrading its landscaping to promote environmental sustainability. Inspired by the NIC Green Fair and other churches’ success, UMCG now enjoys significant cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and an oasis for pollinators.
Read MoreJeff Ludwig, Chair of the NICUM Insurance Board, answers some questions about the Northern Illinois Conference’s property insurance program. This helps explain how this program is able to negotiate better rates than a church would be able to obtain on its own.
Read MoreYet once again, we mourn the losses of those lives taken because of a school shooting, and we lament the lack of safety and the anxiety our children must bear because adults cannot create secure environments for education.
Read MoreBishop Dan Schwerin invites people to join him in prayer as the people of the Republic of Korea are concerned about their homeland. A recent call for martial law, though turned down, has provoked dismay.
Read MoreFor December, Key Health and Pension benefit updates include tips for Healthy holidays, and Lunch and Learn information. (Input needed for future Lunch and Learns.)
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