Honor Older Adults in May and through the Golden Cross Offering
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
Dates: Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 15
Keynote speakers will be Rev. Norval Brown, senior pastor of Christ UMC in Deerfied and Rev. Mark Lubbock, deployed staff of the General Commission on United Methodist Men, a national speaker, trainer and leader in men's ministry along with musical guest Alleluia Quartet. Friday/Saturday, Saturday/Sunday, and Saturday-only options available starting at $90. Two-day option registration price of $145 includes lodging. Register for all three days for $175.
For more information, visit www.nicumm.org/home/events/spiritual-congress. Questions? Please contact Craig McGregor at CraigScottMcGregor@gmail.com or 630-346-2239.
In May, churches take the Golden Cross Offering. Donations support Northern Illinois Conference ministries with older adults and help provide scholarships for ind…
Rev. Philip M. Dripps, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 15, 2026.
Rev. Charlotte (Char) Hoffman, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2025.
"Mutual benefit is breaking out and ubuntu steps are among us each day," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. In this article he includes some tanka, a form of poetry that comes from Japan. These keep an eye on the small as…