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Archives and History

NIC Commission on Archives and History

Commission Members

Historian: Rev. Dan Swinson (contact person)
Secretary: Marilyn Steenwyk
Rev. Carol Noren
Rev. Richard Wang
Cate Whitcomb

Archive Depository

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
The Styberg Library
2121 N. Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201 
Contact the librarian 

Upcoming Events

North Central Jurisdiction Convocation of Archives and History
Oct. 5-8, 2026
Dubuque, Iowa
All are welcome

Resources

Rock River Journals
In cooperation with the Garrett-Evangelical Styberg Library, we have digitized the nearly 400-page typescript of the Rock River Conference Journals from 1840-1852 into a searchable pdf. Click to view.

Helpful documents:
Survey for Local Church 
Mission and Scope of the NIC Archives & History
Local Church Records: What to Save
Guidelines for Creating an Oral History

United Methodist Church History

General Commission on Archives and History

News & Announcements

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Movement in the City, Melrose Park, Suffers Fire

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Christ UMC, Rockford, Endures Sanctuary Fire

Christ United Methodist Church in Rockford suffered a fire on Monday night, Feb. 23, that started in its organ. Thanks to the fast response of the few in the building at the time, d…

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Humboldt Park UMC Continues Housing Legacy

For nearly a century, housing has been part of Humboldt Park United Methodist Church’s ministry. Now, through a partnership with LUCHA, the church’s 98-year-old building is being tran…

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From Your Bishop: A Year of Practicing Hope: Building Beloved Community

Reflecting on scripture and Building Beloved Community, Bishop Dan Schwerin contrasts God’s love-shaped authority with the fear-driven authoritarianism se…

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