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…
We are all invited to experience great NBA action, non-stop entertainment and the energy of a sellout crowd while supporting NIC Youth Camps and bearing witness to God’s loving presence everywhere and in everything!
Enjoy the excitement of the Chicago Bulls as they play the Portland Trail Blazers at the United Center on March 27 at 7 pm. On this special night, all Northern Illinois Conference United Methodists have the opportunity to purchase Chicago Bulls tickets at a discount to see the Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers. Built into this discounted pricing is a $5 donation to the 2019 Bishop’s Appeal for NIC Youth Camps, as well as the 12% city/county tax amusement tax and fees.
Choose your own seats and level: $28- $90. (Tickets sent to you via Chicago Bulls)
If we sell 500 tickets by Mar 1, our NIC artist/choir will sing The National Anthem!
Final Purchase Deadline Mar 27 @ 5:00 PM
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