Christmas Institute in July Grows Youth Disciples in the Filipino-American Tradition
The 2026 Christmas Institute in July, a beloved Filipino-American United Methodist tradition, gathered 21 youth, 23 pastors and deaconesses,…
Location: Rockford: Grace UMC, 3555 Mcfarland Road, Rockford, IL 61114
Saturday, March 14, 8am-12:30pm
Rockford District UMM Breakfast & Communion Service
Featuring special guest speaker Gil Hanke, general secretary of the General Commission on United Methodist Men, with "Why Men's Work is Important".
Special musical guest: Alleluia Quartet
Cost is $9 (payable at the door). Pastors can attend at no cost.
8am: Gathering
8:30am: Breakfast
9:30am Worship/Communion
Bring your Youth and Mission Groups to help distribute 40,000 pounds of potatoes to local food pantries from 11am to 1pm.