Faith communities gather to grieve, remember and pray after Highland Park parade tragedy
Christ UMC in Deerfield, Ill., was one of several churches and synagogues that opened their doors to the community for prayer vigils and…
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Bishop Hopkins statement on Highland Park tragedy
Yesterday, on July 4th, our holiday gatherings were shaken by the sobering news of a mass shooting when a young man opened fire on those attending an Independence Day Parade i…
Bishop names new Shepherding Team co-chair
We give thanks to Rev. Myron McCoy for serving more than four years and beyond his term as the first clergy Co-Chair of the Annual Conference Shepherding Team (ACST).
Church gives away crosses to show support for Ukraine
The welcome sign outside East Jordan UMC in Sterling, Ill., is stopping people in their tracks and inviting them to turn into the church’s parking lot. It reads, “Stop! Tak…