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…
Watch a Recording of the Event
Take part in an important 90-minute educational opportunity to learn about the amendments to the United Methodist Church constitution, which annual conferences in session this year will consider for ratification. The amendments' meaning and potential impact and the voting process will be described. You will have a chance to ask questions. Don’t miss this chance to engage in meaningful discussion and prepare for informed decision-making. All are welcome!
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.
"Mutual benefit is breaking out and ubuntu steps are among us each day," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. In this article he includes some tanka, a form of poetry that comes from Japan. These keep an eye on the small as…