United Voices for Children

United Voices for Children is a coalition of congregations, agencies, groups, and individuals in the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church that speaks and acts on behalf of children, youth, and families in need.

Contact: unitedvoicesforchildren@gmail.com

Website: unitedvoicesforchildren.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/www.unitedvoicesforchildren.org/

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Christmas Institute in July Grows Youth Disciples in the Filipino-American Tradition

The 2026 Christmas Institute in July, a beloved Filipino-American United Methodist tradition, gathered 21 youth, 23 pastors and deaconesses,…

NIC Youth Learn Who Are Their Neighbors of Other Faiths

About 40 youth and adults from across Northern Illinois took part in the “Who Is My Neighbor?” interfaith bus tour on April 18, visiting several places of worship in the…

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…

Retreat Shows Youth How to Practice Sabbath

Youth from six United Methodist churches gathered at Lutherdale Camp in Elkhorn, Wis., for “In Rhythm,” a weekend retreat of worship, fellowship, and Sabbath rest from Sept. 26–28. L…