Summer mission trips: Serving near and far
This summer, churches across Northern Illinois lived out their faith through mission trips near and far—serving neighbors in local communities, repairing homes in Appalachia, and supp…
In The United Methodist Church, Global Ministries is about more than programs, projects or training sessions. Whether in relief work, church construction, or community health programs, we believe that quite ordinary men and women are transformed into a holy community – a church that is a sign of God’s presence as we pursue God’s mission.
In the Northern Illinois Conference, our local churches make a commitment to support local, regional and international mission projects and ministries through Mission Links (formerly Rainbow Covenant).
Read the latest Missions update newsletter
Contacts:
Conference Secretary of Global Ministries: Shirley M. Pulgar Hughes shirleymph@outlook.com
Apportionments/Advance Specials: David W. Quinn 872-810-0895 dquinn@umnic.org
For more information on Mission Links, second-mile giving, click here.
Click here for list of NIC Missionaries.
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