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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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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…

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In Sympathy: Philip M. Dripps

Rev. Philip M. Dripps, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 15, 2026.

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In Sympathy: Charlotte (Char) Hoffmann

Rev. Charlotte (Char) Hoffman, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2025.

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Signs of Hope

"Mutual benefit is breaking out and ubuntu steps are among us each day," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. In this article he includes some tanka, a form of poetry that comes from Japan. These keep an eye on the small as…

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