In Sympathy: Lora Zink
Rev. Lora Zink, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
Human Relations Day is a Special Sunday of The United Methodist Church. Special Sundays are designated Sundays each year that deepen the connection between the local church and ministries on a global scale. On each unique Sunday, individuals and congregations are encouraged to give to support the church’s collective work with a special offering.
Your gifts to the Human Relations Day offering benefit social-justice ministries and outreach through Community Developers, Volunteer Service, and Youth Offender Rehabilitation programs. Learn more about these ministries.
Give to the Human Relations Day special offering through your church.
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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