Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
Rev. Sang-Hyu Han, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on May 15, 2024. During his ministry in the NIC, he served Villa Park: Asbury Korean.
Rev. Han was 85 years old.
A memorial service will be held on May 25, 11 a.m., at Korean United Methodist Church of Koinonia (Centerville UMC, 6400 Old Centreville Rd., Centreville, VA), with a lunch reception to follow.
Messages of condolence can be sent to his wife and family:
Rev. Myung Ji Cho
1403 Langbrook Place
Rockville, MD 20851
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
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