Clergy Appointments and Retirements

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.

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Bishop's Column: Broken Connections, Healing Connections

These days are full of broken connections: hate crimes, mass shootings, people undermining their ministry with misinformation, and more. These can remind us of the impor…

Bishop Announces New Lake South District Superintendent

Rev. Dr. Audrea Nanabray will serve as Lake South District Superintendent effective July 1, 2023.

Special Appointment Announcement: Rev. Jacques Conway

Bishop Dan Schwerin has appointed the Rev. Jacques Conway to the Orland Park: Faith United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2023. Rev. Conway has been serving as superin…

UM Bishops Receive Warm Welcome on a Chilly Afternoon

When First United Methodist members agreed to host the United Methodist Council of Bishops’ memorial service on April 30, they immediately organized for an opportunity the…