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2018 Annual Conference

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179th Annual Conference  - June 3-5, 2018
Held at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 East Main Street St. Charles, IL 

Episcopal Address
Laity Address
Annual Conference Wrap up - pdf download 
2018 Appointment book

Learn more about the Annual Conference paintings 

To find and download photos from the Commissioning and Ordination Service visit nicordinationservice2018.shutterfly.com.

To watch a video snapshot of Annual Conference click here. Other videos of the services, some plenaries, Gary Rand's teaching session, and Bible reflections are available on the Annual Conference YouTube channel.

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Legislative Action as of June 10, 2025

Here are the actions that annual confererence members took on legislation as of end of day, June 10, 2025.

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Bishop Schwerin Calls Churches to Experiment with Ministry

Bishop Schwerin noted that in these days, churches should experiment with new ministry ideas--even if they end in failure. Resourcing, connectionalism, and upholding t…

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Reach Out to Each Other, Bishop Oliveto Says

"When you are willing to take Jesus's hand, all heaven breaks loose," Bishop Karen Olivetto said in her sermon during the Celebration of Ministry Service on June 9.

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Lay and Clergy Honored at Celebration of Ministry

Annual Conference session members and family and friends joyfully supported clergy and lay ministries recognized at the Celebration of Ministry on June 9.

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