Quilt Presentation Celebrates Diversity and Creativity
At the 2025 Northern Illinois Annual Conference, the NIC Anti-Racism Task Force unveiled the Arts & Culture Quilt—a powerful symbol of unity, justice, and cultural pride.…
Origin explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance, and afight for our future. While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable personal loss and uncovers the beauty of human resilience. Produced by Ava DuVernay, the film is based on Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.
Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 393 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn, IL
Oct. 13, 3 p.m.: Special Presentation with Dr. Suraj Yengde
Dr. Yengde, who played himself in the movie, will speak via online meeting. Participate at the viewing location or from your own location. (See sidebar.) Click here to watch the recording.
At the 2025 Northern Illinois Annual Conference, the NIC Anti-Racism Task Force unveiled the Arts & Culture Quilt—a powerful symbol of unity, justice, and cultural pride.…
Members of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference approved the 2026 conference budget and a simplified apportionment formula during their Jun…
The Northern Illinois Conference recognized five churches with One Matters Awards. The United Methodist Church’s Discipleship Ministries created this award in 2015 to encourage congregations that…
As we continue to look for ways to support international students, the Immigration Team of the NIC Conference Commission on Religion and Race has been presented with an urgent need.