Conference-Wide Bible in a Year Reading
The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is launching a conference-wide initiative for 2026 inviting individuals and congregations to read the e…
Saturday, March 7, 9:30am - 1pm
Facilitated by Rev. Lora Zink, our topic of the day will be dealing with the stress of being solo pastors unique to our rural, suburban, and city churches, as well as the pastoral stress of issues surrounding GC2020.
Please RSVP to Rev. Sharon Engert at safe331@comcast.net by February 27.
The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is launching a conference-wide initiative for 2026 inviting individuals and congregations to read the e…
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