Christ UMC, Rockford, Endures Sanctuary Fire
Christ United Methodist Church in Rockford suffered a fire on Monday night, Feb. 23, that started in its organ. Thanks to the fast response of the few in the building at the time, d…
Rev. Charlene Hill, a member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. She served at Chicago: United Church of Hyde Park.
Rev. Hill was 57 years old.
A worship service at United Church of Hyde Park, 1448 E. 53rd St., Chicago, on Feb. 16, 11 a.m., will include remembrances of Rev. Hill's ministry at the church.
Memorial services for Rev. Hill will take place on Feb. 22, 11 a.m., at Bryn Mawr Community Church, 7000 S. Jeffery Blvd., Chicago.
Messages of condolence and care can be sent to her son:
Josiah Hill
2926 N. Neva Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60634
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope for Stomach Cancer and/or the American Cancer Society. For details, contact Mae Gilliams Fizer.
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