Marva Andrews and Rev. Victoria Rebeck to Retire from the NIC
Two Northern Illinois Conference staff members are preparing to retire: Marva Andrews, executive assistant to the bishop (Oct. 15), and Rev. Victoria Rebeck, dire…
Posted: December 22 2025 at 07:00 AM
Emmanuel UMC in Evanston is celebrating Christmas with a stunning display of traditional Indian Christian decorations, featuring thousands of individually hand-cut paper elements crafted from special decorative paper imported from India.
Suspended across the sanctuary ceiling, the installation forms colorful geometric patterns, symbolic motifs, and large circular designs—each piece placed together one by one by volunteers.
“In Indian churches, decorations are expressions of faith, love, and hope,” said Rev. Scort (Sanjay) Christy, pastor of Emmanuel UMC. “This display reflects our cultural heritage and our unity as a community.”
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