Honored Difference Makers

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.

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Erie UMCu Sews for a Purpose

Erie UMC volunteers recently sewed 165 cheerful pillowcases for children in foster care, partnering with Raising Hope and My GEAR Outreach. The effort blended creativity, compassion, and community…

In Sympathy: Mr. Vi Tran

Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.

NIC Delegation Celebrates Amendments Adoption

The NIC delegates to the 2020/2024 General Conference celebrate the ratification of the four constitutional amendments that affirm the UMC as a fully inclusive church.

Methodist-Muslim Gathering Encourages Action for Peace

Methodist and Muslim leaders gathered at Journey of Hope UMC in Elgin for an evening of shared faith, dialogue, and fellowship under the theme “United in Solidarity and Pe…