Rev. Paul E. (Nick) Nicholas, member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at the age of 63. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. Nicholas served Wilmette: Trinity, Downers Grove: First, Chicago: United Church of Rogers Park, and Naperville: Community.
Read MoreTo pass the time during the COVID-19 pandemic and to connect with her congregation, while providing some comic relief, the Rev. Mary Bohall, senior pastor at First United Methodist Church in Mendota, has been sharing videos twice daily on Facebook and YouTube including sharing her dog Tucker’s latest tricks. While there was an influx of views, Bohall says there was little engagement from the community. So, she and her husband Andrew came up with a hair raising idea.
Read MoreRev. William Glenn Kirk, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at the age of 86. During his ministry in Northern Illinois Conference, he served Capron, Barrington, Mundelein: Diamond Lake, Park Ridge: Good Shepherd, Naperville: Community, and Arlington Heights: First.
Read MoreRev. Wayne Edward McArthur, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the age of 86. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served at Paw Paw, Lee, Schaumburg: Our Redeemer’s, Chicago: Trinity, Princeton, and Western Springs.
Read MoreThis coronavirus pandemic and social distancing restrictions may be causing increased feelings of anxiety, loneliness, isolation, and other fears for some. The NIC Committee on Accessibility Ministries asks pastors and caregivers: How are you taking care of yourself in the midst of caring for others at this time? First, pace yourself. Second, be your own best friend.
Read MoreMost United Methodists know Bishop Reuben Job’s paraphrase of Wesley’s General Rules: do no harm, do good and stay in love with God. Many times people stumble over the fact that Wesley put “do no harm” first. Shouldn’t you just jump to doing good?
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