Skip to Main Content

Welcoming the Stranger: Immigration Information Panel

Location: Kingwood UMC, 401 W. Dundee Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL

Statuelibertybars

June 29, 12:15-2:15 p.m.

Kingswood United Methodist Church and the Northern Illinois Conference Advocacy Partners Immigration Committee invites all to a gathering intended to clarify the facts about immigration and propose a theological grounding of our call to action as Methodists.

A panel of speakers will address what Scripture says about boundaries and foreigners, immigration facts vs. misconceptions, NIC organizations that support immigrants, and what we can do as individuals and congregations to support immigrants and immigrant communities.

Register here (for in-person or virtual attendance)

News & Announcements

Owl Hiding

Turn-Around Resources in Hiding in Plain Sight

Rev. Christian Coon, the NIC director of congregational development, once thought there might be some yet-to-be-discovered magic program or resource that is going to help the chur…

Walkingalonside Sq

Is Walking Alongside a Third Sacrament?

"Our sacraments are baptism and the Eucharist," Bishop Dan Schwerin says. "They are gifts for pilgrims, a bath and a meal. Surely walking alongside is another ancient embodiment of Jesus…

Eugenevioletfabiola

Council of Bishops Gather Leaders to Envision UMC's Future

This October, the United Methodist Council of Bishops will host leaders from the episcopal areas around the world in Calgary, Canada, for "Emboldened by the Spirit: Im…

Finance Report

Balanced Budget Approved; Apportionment Receipts Rising

The 2027 apportioned budget for the Northern Illinois Conference will be $5,647,000, which is an increase of $539,000 over the 2026 approved budget. Apportionment receipt…

Print