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…
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.
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…