2026 Will Be a Year of Hope
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
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Save the dates: June 16-18, 2024 for the 185th Annual Conference.
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Bishop's Appeal
This year, the Bishop’s Appeal focused on Migrant Needs. We raised $36,371.89 at Annual Confernce. The funds that we raised together will go to organizations providing immediate needs like hygiene kits, temporary shelter, and food; and longer-term needs like employment, housing, medical care, and legal assistance. We will partner with groups such as Justice for Our Neighbors, World Relief, Refugee One, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), and local NIC Churches. Learn more here.
The NIC Board of Global Ministries is coordinated with Midwest Mission to organize its annual conference collection drive for Midwest Mission’s Most Needed Items. Over 7,000 pounds were donated! Thank you for all who donated.