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Exploration 2024

Location: Orlando, Florida

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Exploration is a gathering of young adults ages 18-26 who are considering whether God is calling them to ordained ministry in The United Methodist Church. The event includes meaningful fellowship, passionate worship, theological reflection, and practical workshops. 

The gathering is provided by the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Your apportionment giving makes this opportunity possible for young adults and the future of The United Methodist Church.

Registration is now open!

Find more information here.

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General Conference 2020 (2024) Updates

The UMC General Conference (postponed from 2020) came to order on the morning of April 23. Follow daily reports focusing on topics of interest to Northern Illinois Conference readers.

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Northern Illinois United Methodists Working and Helping at General Conference

General Conference takes thousands of people to help the event run smoothly and do its work. United Methodists from across Northern Illinois partici…

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Rev. Christian Coon is Named Director of Congregational Development

Bishop Dan Schwerin has appointed Rev. Christian Coon as Northern Illinois Conference Director of Congregational Development, effective July 1. Rev. Coon will…

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40-year ban on gay clergy struck down

Without debate, General Conference removed the UMC’s ban on the ordination of clergy who are “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” —a prohibition that dates to 1984.

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