From the Bishop: Keep Practicing Hope
"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
Join NIJFON for an empowering night!
NIJFON invites you to an empowering night at our annual Fall Fundraising Dinner on Sunday, November 2nd, at the Two Brothers Roundhouse. We are proud to host our dinner in Aurora, where we have offered direct immigration legal services as well as education and advocacy on immigrant rights since NIJFON's inception.
Net profits raised from our dinner will go directly to supporting our clients with high-quality free immigration legal services and much-needed resources.
NIJFON is excited to include speakers and performers in the night's agenda. We look forward to seeing you there!
"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
Erie UMC volunteers recently sewed 165 cheerful pillowcases for children in foster care, partnering with Raising Hope and My GEAR Outreach. The effort blended creativity, compassion, a…
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
The NIC delegates to the 2020/2024 General Conference celebrate the ratification of the four constitutional amendments that affirm the UMC as a fully inclusive church.