Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
Churches come in all forms of health: some are healthy and growing, others are maintaining the status quo, and some are declining. But they all have one thing in common – they want to be fruitful and healthy. One way this can happen is through partnerships or mergers. Attend this workshop and explore new ways your church might become healthier through a merger. Featuring Rev. Dirk Elliott, Director of Congregational Vibrancy, Michigan Conference.
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Faith UMC, 15101 80th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
Fee: $10 for lunch
Registration info? Contact Laura Lopez at llopez@umcnic.org
Questions? Contact Martin Lee at mlee@umcnic.org
The Office of Congregational Development and Redevelopment
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
Thank you for your commitment to sharing your gifts for the good of our United Methodist Church and its ministries. In 2025, you gave $5,056,797—80 percent of our budgeted…
The Northern Illinois Annual Conference, with United Methodist Communications, is excited to launch the #BeUMC Awards! Celebrate laypeople, clergy, and congregations who love boldly, serve joyfully…