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…
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.
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…