We Share for the Good of the Whole Mission
Bishop Dan Schwerin underscores the importance of shared mission and mutual sacrifice within the United Methodist connection, especially during challenging appointment seasons. He add…
Posted: March 27 2021 at 09:48 AM
Plans are coming together for the 182nd Northern Illinois Annual Conference which will be held virtually July 16-17 through a Zoom webinar. The theme is "Jesus Makes a Way." The scripture focus is Matthew 14:13-21 and the feeding of the five thousand. We are reminded through this miracle that no matter how big the obstacle or challenge we face, Jesus will provide and make a way. Jesus told the Disciples of the crowd gathered, “They need not go away” and in the end “all ate and were filled.”
Important Dates:
- Legislation and historical documents are due May 3 (no exceptions) to Rev. Katie Voigt, Chair of Daily Proceedings, at ACdocuments@umcnic.org. All legislative documents must be in the Action/Rationale format with a maximum of 500 words for the rationale and must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document. The legislation and documents will be posted on the NIC website by June 16 (30 days prior to the conference).
- Online registration opens June 1 and closes June 30. Cost: $30 (covers video production, voting technology, worship planning and other administrative expenses.)
- The Clergy Session will be held June 28 via a Zoom meeting.
- An Ordination and Commissioning service for the 2020 class will be held April 24 at 3 pm at Barrington United Methodist Church with limited attendance (invite only) following all COVID-19 safety guidelines. It will be livestreamed on the NIC’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Bishop Sally Dyck will return to co-officiate with Bishop Hopkins.
- The Bible study leader will be Bishop Julius C. Trimble from the Indiana Conference. The session times are still being determined. The Memorial Service preacher will be Bishop Hee-Soo Jung of the Wisconsin Conference. The days and times of the Memorial and Retirement services are still under consideration.
- An Ordination and Commissioning Service for the 2021 class is scheduled for Oct. 1, likely with limited in-person participation and will be livestreamed. Bishop Tracy S. Malone from the East Ohio Conference will be the preacher.
- A fall session to consider the budget and other agenda items will be held Oct. 2 and will be held virtually as well.
More details to come. Stay up to date on news and announcements at umcnic.org/AC2021.