In Sympathy: Janice Conner
Mrs. Janice Conner, surviving spouse of the late Rev. Harry W. Conner Jr., passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Location: Multiple locations
Saturday, September 30
Saturday, November 11
The Northern Illinois Conference is offering an in-person training option to help meet our goal of ensuring safe spaces in our churches.
This free training is an alternate for those who cannot participate in other training options and does not include a background check.
Saturday, September 30
10:00 a.m.
Downers Grove: First UMC, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL
Trainer: Deaconess Joy Hayag
Saturday, November 11
10:00 a.m.
Chana UMC, 606 Main St., Chana, IL
Trainer: Buzz Wheeler
Trainings are an alternate to online Safe Gatherings trainings.
Certificates will be handed out after completion.
Background checks not included and need to be coordinated with your local church leadership.