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.
See photos below.
Thank you to Carlos Alarcony and JI Espindola Photography for sharing their photos.
Cost: Free (A free-will offering will be taken to support the Hispanic/Latinx Ministries)
More Information: Rev. Patricia Bonilla – patricia.bonilla@garrett.edu – 847 393 6348
Celebremos los Ministerios Hispanos/Latinos en nuestra Conferencia del Norte de Illinois con un tiempo de adoración, capacitación, compañerismo, renovación y camaradería. Ven con todos los miembros de tu Iglesia. Tod@s son bienvenidos.
Celebrate the Hispanic/Latino ministries in our Northern Illinois Conference with a time of worship, training, fellowship, renewal and camaraderie. Come with all the members of your church. Everyone is welcome.
Translation equipment and nursery will be provided.
CAPACITACIÓN / TRAINING: Rev. Dr. Lydia Muñoz, Executive Director of the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministries
8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Convivio & Desayuno (Fellowship & Breakfast)
9:30 - 10:45a.m. Servicio de Adoracion (Worship) -
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Receso (Break)
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Capacitación (Training) - NPHLM
12:00 -1:00 p.m. Comida & Despedida (Lunch & Closing)
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