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Episcopal and Conference Office:

303 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 2020, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-346-9766

REPORTERS: Please contact Victoria Rebeck, director of communications, at 872-810-0896. This number will ring her cell phone. You may also contact her by email.

All others: Please fill out the form below to email the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church.

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From the Bishop: Keep Practicing Hope

"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…

Erie UMC Sews Comfort for Foster Children

Erie UMC volunteers recently sewed 165 cheerful pillowcases for children in foster care, partnering with Raising Hope and My GEAR Outreach. The effort blended creativity, compassion, a…

In Sympathy: Mr. Vi Tran

Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.

NIC Delegation Celebrates Amendments Adoption

The NIC delegates to the 2020/2024 General Conference celebrate the ratification of the four constitutional amendments that affirm the UMC as a fully inclusive church.