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Greetings from the churches of the Prairie South District, where we are living into our calling to transform the world in bold and innovative new ways! Laity and Clergy alike, we work together to explore what new things our God is doing in our communities and lives and how we can join with God in that life-giving work of transformation and healing. Please, join us in the grand adventure that is discipleship! We would love to work alongside you in discovering new depths of God’s love and exciting ways that we can share that love with others
About the Prairie South District
Rev. Brian Gilbert, Prairie South Dist. Supt.
The Prairie South District is a vital and vibrant part of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference. Stretching from the mighty Mississippi to the Fox Rivers, the District is filled with small towns, villages, and cities that vary from rural to suburban ministry opportunities. We are a district where the clergy and laity have a strong bond with each other, working together in connectional ministries. If you are interested in learning more about our churches or ministries, please feel free to contact us and we would be happy to connect you with a local church that can help you in your spiritual journey.
~Rev. Brian Gilbert, Prairie South District Superintendent
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District Contacts:
303 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 2020
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312. 346.9766
District Superintendent
Rev. Brian Gilbert
ext. 782
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Administrative Assistant
Leola Tucker
ext. 733
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District Co-Lay Leaders
Chad Abell clabell@thewisp.net
Karen Bonnell lkbonnell@gmail.com
Tom Weber Tweber5474@hotmail.com
District Shepherding Team
Karen Bonnell lkbonnell@gmail.com
Tim Mitchell pastortjm49@gmail.com
District Superintendency Committee
Ryan Sutton pastorryan@morrumc.org
District Committee on Ordained Ministry
Brian Gilbert revbriangilbert@gmail.com
District Strategy Team
Jim Miller willowemoc@gmail.com
United Methodist Women
Janet Hayes-Stocking trainsandtoys555@comcast.net
United Methodist Men
Scott Brooks Phone: 815.739.9191 bredyhescoming@gmail.com
Lay Academy Coordinator
Marcia Peddicord marcia.peddicord@gmail.com
Mission Secretaries
Linda Frana franaj@teacher.com