In Sympathy: Donna Atkinson
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
160 Johnson Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178
Schedule:
9:00 - 9:30 Gathering
9:30 - 10:00 Opening Worship
10:10 - 11:00 NIC TED TALK
11:00 - 11:10 Break
11:10 - 12:10 Talk with Bishop
12:10 - 1:00 Lunch
Pastoral colleagues will speak in a TED Talk platform (short presentations) to share their ministry, followed by group conversations with a couple of questions. The Bishop will share a message about his vision with a short Q&A afterward.
QUESTIONS? Contact Paul Lee - umc.paul@gmail.com
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
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