In Sympathy: Donna Atkinson
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
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.
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
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