From the Bishop: Keep Practicing Hope
"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
Rev. Margaret Ann Williams, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on June 5, 2024. During her ministry she served Marcy-Newberry Association, Inc.
Rev. Williams was 88 years old.
Visitation will take place on June 13, 3 to 7 p.m., at
Brookins Funeral Home
9315 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago
The funeral service will take place on June 14 at
St. Mark United Methodist Church
8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago
Clergy asked to wear white robes with red stoles.
"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
Erie UMC volunteers recently sewed 165 cheerful pillowcases for children in foster care, partnering with Raising Hope and My GEAR Outreach. The effort blended creativity, compassion, a…
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
The NIC delegates to the 2020/2024 General Conference celebrate the ratification of the four constitutional amendments that affirm the UMC as a fully inclusive church.