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…
Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church Appointments and Retirements
Bishop Dan Schwerin makes formal announcements of appointments set within the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church.
United Methodist Clergy are appointed on a year-to-year basis; usually from July 1 until June 30. Appointments are effective July 1 unless otherwise noted.
Appointment Announcements by Month
- 2025 Appointments
- 2024 Appointments
- 2023 Appointments
- 2022 Appointments
- 2021 Appointments
- 2020 Appointments
- 2019 Appointments
- 2018 Appointments
Appointment Books