Practicing Hope Requires Leading Courageously
Eugene Williams, Northern Illinois Conference co-lay leader, says that to practice hope, we must take brave actions. "Giving up power and extending equity is hard to do; especial…
Our Conference Benefits officer, Cheryl Weaver, will be hosting a quarterly “Lunch and Learn”. We will spend some time learning about the different benefits that are available to clergy and lay employees of the Conference. There will be time for questions as well.
Questions? Contact NIC CBO, Rev. Cheryl Weaver.
Lunch and Learns for 2026 are moving to Quarterly.
A review of what you should know about clergy taxes as you get ready to file.
January Lunch and Learn Link
Eugene Williams, Northern Illinois Conference co-lay leader, says that to practice hope, we must take brave actions. "Giving up power and extending equity is hard to do; especial…
Rev. Christian Coon, the NIC director of congregational development, once thought there might be some yet-to-be-discovered magic program or resource that is going to help the chur…
"Our sacraments are baptism and the Eucharist," Bishop Dan Schwerin says. "They are gifts for pilgrims, a bath and a meal. Surely walking alongside is another ancient embodiment of Jesus…
Some 657 lay and clergy members of Northern Illinois Conference gathered to practice hope at their annual session, held June 14-16 at the Schaumburg (I…