The Connectionalism of Rapid Response
Trained and ready, church members have quickly mobilized to assist those affected by ICE raids and detentions. Their response is a part of the Chicagoland United Methodist Rapid Response n…
The mission of SBC 21 is to transform, revitalize, nurture, build and sustain strong Black Congregations to make a greater and more prophetic witness for Jesus Christ in the world today. SBC 21 is a part of the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church's comprehensive program to build new faith communities, strengthen, engage, equip, and deploy leaders to transform their churches, their communities, and the world.
Chair: Sylvia Oglesby Email
Trained and ready, church members have quickly mobilized to assist those affected by ICE raids and detentions. Their response is a part of the Chicagoland United Methodist Rapid Response n…
With the presence of aggressive federal agents, many immigrants are afraid to go to work, visit food pantries, or take their kids to school. Missing work means losing pay. Help b…
This summer, churches across Northern Illinois embraced Bishop Schwerin’s call to experiment with new ways of being the church—reshaping Vacation Bible Schools, hosting local…
On August 15, Korean-American United Methodists in Northern Illinois gathered at First Korean UMC in Wheeling to mark Korea’s 1945 liberation from Japanese occupation with b…