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. Donald C Keck, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.
United Methodists are striving to lead courageously as their cities face threats of militarization and an onslaught of masked federal agents. In both the Northern Illinois (and othe…
Trained and ready, church members have quickly mobilized to assist those affected by ICE raids and detentions. Their response is a part of the Chicagoland United Methodist Rapid Response n…
The Northern Illinois Conference Hispanic/Latinx community celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 18 with a virtual gathering centered on…