Seven Years of Connection, Service and Ministry: Celebrating Amania Drane
Amania Drane will transition out of her role as Project Manager with the Northern Illinois Conference in January 2027 to pursue a personal calling relat…
Saturday, February 29, 2020, 9 am to 1 pm
Hear about local church green efforts, observe the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and attend a workshop about Earthkeepers projects or Just Energy for All. Cost: $10.
Registration is closed but walk-ins are welcome.
9am Registration & Snacks
9:15am Welcome, Eco-Sustainability Task Force
9:30am Keynote: "Greening our Faith Communities" with Rev. Brian Sauder, president and director of Faith in Place.
10:30am “It Works for Us”: Learn about solar panels on the church building, community rain gardens, zero waste goals, and conservation at home. Featuring Rev. Marti Scott of Euclid Avenue UMC, Anna Halverson of North Central College and Karl Kettelkamp, farmer and member at Kaneville UMC.
11:45am Workshops (choose one)
- Earthkeepers Projects and Community Organizing
- Just Energy for All and the UMW Climate Justice emphasis
12:30pm Earth Day 2020 Climate Action Strategies
1pm Adjournment with Prayer
Amania Drane will transition out of her role as Project Manager with the Northern Illinois Conference in January 2027 to pursue a personal calling relat…
Immigration Law and Justice of Northern Illinois recently gathered more than 160 supporters at its annual fundraising event in Aurora, raising $40,500 toward a $60,000 goal to provide fr…
Youth from five NIC churches gathered in September for the 2026 Fall Youth Retreat, themed “Love Does!” Through worship, small-group discussions, outdoor activities and time together, partici…
Judith Jean Michel will join the Northern Illinois Conference on Nov. 4 as Executive Administrative Assistant to the Bishop and the Assistant to the Bishop. With more than 10…