Honor Older Adults in May and through the Golden Cross Offering
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
The service will be followed by a receiving line and refreshments.
DS Fabiola requests no gifts, but cards of appreciation would be welcome. Attendants (and those unable to attend) are encouraged to consider a donation toward the Bishop’s Appeal. There will be a basket to accept gifts (checks made out to NIC, with Bishop’s Appeal in the memo line) at the event. People may also give at Annual Conference or online.
View a slideshow of photos of Rev. Fabiola Grandon Mayer with people from across the district.
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
Rev. Philip M. Dripps, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 15, 2026.
Rev. Charlotte (Char) Hoffman, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2025.
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