Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
The 2026 Bishop’s Appeal is for Education for Central Conferences, supporting two key initiatives: construction of a high school in Tanzania, led by NIC missionary Rev. Christina Kim; and the Endowment for Theological Education in the Central Conferences.
Every year, the Northern Illinois Conference raises funds for a project of the area bishop’s choosing and brings the money raised to the Annual Conference session in June. Together, we join our resources and bring hope to the world.
This year’s appeal invites us to invest not only in classrooms and curriculum, but in futures, in young people’s discovering their gifts and in pastors and leaders who are equipped to guide communities with wisdom, compassion, and courage. As a connectional church, we believe that every child deserves an education, and every community deserves well-trained spiritual leadership. It is about walking alongside our global siblings as partners in God’s transforming work. Gifts to the appeal will be divided equally between the two projects.
High School Construction in Tanzania
Led by United Methodist missionary Rev. Christina Kim, clergy member of Northern Illinois Conference. As a connectional church and following the priorities of the early Methodists, we believe that every child deserves an education.
The Endowment Fund for Theological Education in Central Conferences
The endowment supports clergy education in the denomination’s eight regions in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines.
How to help:
- Pray for students, teachers, and church leaders in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines
- Encourage your church to take an offering for the Bishop's Appeal. Bring your congregation’s donation to Annual Conference for the Monday collection or donate online.