Strengthen Connection and Support Across the NIC
The NIC strengthens connection and support across its districts through dedicated administrative staff and district office arrangements. These points of connection provide chur…
Rev. Brian Gilbert, Prairie South Dist. Supt.
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
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
List of churches in the district (updated July 2026)
List of all NIC churches
District Contacts:
Prairie South District Office at Sycamore UMC
160 Johnson Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: 312-346-9766
Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
District Superintendent
Rev. Brian Gilbert
872-810-0864
Email
Administrative Assistant
Shelley Harold
872-810-0846
Email
District Co-Lay Leaders
Karen Newby Email
Besty Smith Email
District Shepherding Team
Karen Newby Email
Rev. Seamus Enright Email
District Superintendency Committee
Rev. Sandra Smith Email
District Committee on Ordained Ministry
Rev. Dr. Paul Lee Email
District Strategy Team
TBD
United Women in Faith
Gail Helland Email
United Methodist Men
Alex Wilson Email
Lay Academy Coordinator
Marcia Peddicord, CLM Email
Mission Secretary
Linda Frana Email