Annual Conference Shepherding Team Refines Role Statement
The Northern Illinois Annual Conference Shepherding Team has developed a new role statement, clarifying its work in aligning resources with the conference goals and enh…
The Northern Illinois Conference Anti-Racism Task Force and their partners, are pleased to present our 2022 Speaker Series.
During this 4-part series, we journeyed together to prayerfully learn, engage, and tackle our personal and corporate role in addressing racism.
The goals of the Speaker Series include….
Learn about the 2023 Film Series
Dr. Hart addressed what the local church can do to combat the continuation of racism in the church and in society.
via Zoom
Speaker: Dr. Drew G.I. Hart
Zoom Recording More Information
Rev. Chebon Kernell shared insights and learning related to indigenous communities’ history, present work being done, and how we can be in solidarity as we prepare for the future.
In-person (Our Redeemer's in Schaumburg) and Online
Speaker: Rev. Chebon Kernell, UMC Native American Comprehensive
Moderator: Dr. Richard R. Guzman
Livestream Recording More Information
Representatives from different conferences discussed what the local church and their conferences are doing to address racism.
via Zoom
Speakers: Rev. Derrek Belase, Rev. David Lagos-Fonseca, Rev. Dana Neuhauser, Rev. Brian Tillman, & Rev. Kathy L. Williams
Moderator: Rev. Pamela Pirtle
Zoom Recording More Information
Representatives from the Northern Illinois Conference and their neighboring Indiana Conference shared stories about the impact that racism has had on them.
via Zoom
Speakers: Tim Alexander, Rev. Sandy Harlan, Dr. Betty Hart, & Rev. Dr. Michelle Oberwise Lacock
Zoom Recording More Information
Anti-Racism Task Force of the Northern Illinois Conference
Church & Society
General Commission on the Status and Role of Women
Great Plains United Methodist Conference
Indiana United Methodist Conference
Minnesota United Methodist Conference
Native American Comprehensive Plan
North Georgia United Methodist Conference
Our Saviour’s United Methodist Church
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