Find stories of those honored through the NIC Pension Board's Difference Makers initiative.
Names submitted are in alphabetical order. Click on a name to reveal their story as a pdf.
Video Testimonies
To submit a name, visit umcnic.org/differencemakers.
Rev. Fernando Siaba, a member of the Northern Illinois Conference, died on October 6, 2025.
With the presence of aggressive federal agents, many immigrants are afraid to go to work, visit food pantries, or take their kids to school. Missing work means losing pay. Help b…
Beginning Oct. 3, Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched an operation, reportedly named “Freaky Friday,” targeting unaccompanied children aged 14 and older of all nationalities…
Six Northern Illinois United Methodists received awards for their outstanding ministry with children and youth. Their recognition was celebrated at United Voices for Chi…