Thanksgiving

November 28

Happy Thanksgiving

“Thanksgiving is inseparable from true prayer...
One who always prays is ever giving praise,
whether in ease or pain, both for prosperity and
for the greatest adversity. He blesses God for all things...“

— John Wesley

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2025 Financial Report: A Milestone Year for Generosity

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Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences

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In Sympathy: Donna Atkinson

Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.