2026 Will Be a Year of Hope
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
Feb. 20, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
(Clergy and interested laypeople are welcome.)
Cost: $10 (lunch not included)
Sponsored by the United Methodist Foundation of the NIC. The seminar instructor will be Ellen Feliciano, an enrolled agent and a master tax advisor with H&R Block. Ellen has been preparing taxes professionally for 10 years. Her areas of expertise include clergy taxes, sole proprietor taxes, investment income, healthcare expenses, and retirement income. She worked as a Project Manager in the insurance industry for many years before preparing taxes. Ellen is a member of Urban Village Church and serves as co-District Lay Leader in the Chicago Northwestern District. Register at umfnic.org/clergy-tax-seminar. Contact the Foundation office with any questions at 312.334.0704, ccook@umfnic.org.
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
Rev. Lora Zink, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
Mrs. Freda Whittle, surviving spouse of Rev. Paul Whittle Jr., a deceased member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 16, 2025.
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