General Conference 2020 (2024) Updates
The UMC General Conference (postponed from 2020) came to order on the morning of April 23. Follow daily reports focusing on topics of interest to Northern Illinois Conference readers.
The CARES Act is lengthy legislation intended to “provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.” Among other things, it expands unemployment insurance eligibility and establishes loans, credits, and payment delays to help employers meet payroll and other obligations.
The application process for the Paycheck Protection Program is now open and now's the time to apply. View the Paycheck Protection Program overview.
April 6 Zoom Meeting with Lonnie Chafin
More Resources:
Denominational group ruling for the UMC for you in case you need to submit it with your application, or you can get a personalized letter for your church.
Click here for an FAQ from the UM General Board on Finance and Administration.
Click here for guidance for UM Churches on the PPP application form.
Click here for more information from NIC Treasurer Lonnie Chafin.
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The UMC General Conference (postponed from 2020) came to order on the morning of April 23. Follow daily reports focusing on topics of interest to Northern Illinois Conference readers.
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