Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
Please join the Bishop as we welcome and celebrate the ministry of Rev. Dr. Hwa-Young Chong as the new District Superintendent of the Prairie North District. The Bishop will bring the message as we gather to sing, pray, hear the Word and break bread together in the Spirit of Christ.
A light supper will be served following the service, provided by the people of Grace UMC.
You are welcome to bring a note, a card, or a picture that will tell DS Hwa-Young something about you. DS Hwa-Young would love to get to know you more!
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
Thank you for your commitment to sharing your gifts for the good of our United Methodist Church and its ministries. In 2025, you gave $5,056,797—80 percent of our budgeted…
The Northern Illinois Annual Conference, with United Methodist Communications, is excited to launch the #BeUMC Awards! Celebrate laypeople, clergy, and congregations who love boldly, serve joyfully…