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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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A Prayer on the Anniversary of Sept. 11

On the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, Bishop Dan Schwerin invites all to join him in this prayer.

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From your Bishop: Resisting injustice through grace and love

‘Racism is incompatible with Christian teaching.’  ‘We are God’s daring alternative to fear and hate.’  ‘We walk the path of vulnerable love with the help of vulnera…

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August 2024 Benefit Insights

For August, key Health and Pension benefit updates include an introduction from the new Conference Benefits Officer, a reminder about Health Checks, and an upcoming retirement planning seminar in O…

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Pastoral Letter from Bishop Dan Schwerin: Let Violence End

A pastoral letter on the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump

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