2026 Will Be a Year of Hope
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
This scholarship is for a woman pursuing a related vocation within the church, whether it is in parish ministry, as a deaconess, in Christian Education or in a related field.
The following is a brief list of requirements for the applicant:
Please return the completed application by November 1, 2022, for consideration to:
Barrington United Methodist Church
Attn: Janeen Hamack, Treasurer ~ United Women in Faith - NIC
98 Algonquin Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
If you have any questions, please contact Janeen at (847) 885-0153.
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
Rev. Lora Zink, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
Mrs. Freda Whittle, surviving spouse of Rev. Paul Whittle Jr., a deceased member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 16, 2025.
This summer, churches across the conference brought vacation Bible school to life, each one putting its own unique spin on the beloved tradition. From creative scheduling and special…