In Sympathy: Donna Atkinson
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
Saturday, April 24 at 3 pm
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Bishop Sally Dyck will co-officiate with Bishop Hopkins.
*Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in-person attendance is limited to the ordinands and invited guests.
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Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
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