This Life-Changing Journey: God Extends Grace; Let Us Do the Same
In her reflection, Rev. Danita R. Anderson celebrates Annual Conference 2025 and recalls her own ordination journey, now over four decades in ministry. She lif…
Download the Agenda and Documents for Clergy Session
You are encouraged to download all materials to your personal devices before arriving at Clergy Session.
No printed copies will be handed out.
Cost: $15
Registration for Clergy Session is a part of regular registration opening April 1.
*** Note: Clergy Session Registration closed May 5 to endure food and other coordination is in place.
NO guests are allowed at clergy session.
The meeting will entail the business session of Clergy session, no program before hand.
*Active clergy who are not attending Annual Conference need to send their reason for absence in writing to Episcopal Administrative Assistant, Marva Andrews either by e-mail at or by postal mail to Northern Illinois Conference, Attn: Marva Andrews, 303 E Wacker Dr, Suite 2020, Chicago, IL 60601.
Photos will be taken this year for a new photo directory. Stop by to get your free professional headshot for inclusion in the directory. All members are welcome, both Clergy and Lay. No need to sign up. Just walk up - photo ready.
Photos will be taken at Clergy Session, on Tues., May 13 from 8 to 10 a.m. and at Annual Conference on Tues., June 10 from 8 to 11 a.m.
Photo Directories will be available for purchase or download early fall.
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