In Sympathy: Gwen Janet Oliver
Mrs. Gwen Janet Oliver, spouse of Rev. Richard E. Oliver, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Fri., Oct. 2, 2026.
NIC virtual Annual Celebration will be Saturday, October 23, 9:30 - 11:00 am. The Theme will be "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms; Listening, Transforming, Reaching Out." Our keynote speaker will be Reverend Megan Dean Tobola, the Lead Pastor at Wesley Naperville. Megan was a 2010 UMW Scholarship recipient, and she will bring a message to remind us to Lean on God for inner peace and strength during these hectic, stressful, and trying times of our lives.
The annual business meeting will require the suspension of Standing Rules to accommodate budget preparations and include the election of the NIC leadership team for 2022. We will celebrate the history of our old districts and Install Officers for the five new ones.
Cost: $10
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Mrs. Gwen Janet Oliver, spouse of Rev. Richard E. Oliver, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Fri., Oct. 2, 2026.
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