Standing Together: Churches Across NIC Turn Faith into Action
More than 18 United Methodist churches across the Northern Illinois Conference turned faith into action on Sept. 13, gathering for prayer, vigils, rallies, marches…
Seeking Teens Who Care About RACIAL JUSTICE
The NIC Anti-Racism Task Force is seeking United Methodist high school students who have an interest in learning, developing, and engaging in racial justice work in the church and community with Justice Generation for the 2021-2022 school year. Session and meetings will be hybrid using both online meetings and some in person. Click here for application. Applications are due August 31. The program fee for August 2021 – May 2022 is $50 per student. However, if this presents a barrier to a student's participation, we encourage you to apply and email susanwake@comcast.net so we can work with you.
Seeking Young Adult Leaders/Mentors
Young Adult Leaders, ages 21-30, are also needed to help plan, lead discussions and facilitate learning opportunities for Justice Generation participants. Session and meetings will be hybrid using both online meetings and some in-person. Click here for application.
More than 18 United Methodist churches across the Northern Illinois Conference turned faith into action on Sept. 13, gathering for prayer, vigils, rallies, marches…
In this brief word of encouragement, Bishop Dan Schwerin acknowledges the division, fear, and difficult realities surrounding us while reminding us that God is with us for good. Inviting…
The Northern Illinois Conference is hosting a nine-month Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Clergy Cohort in partnership with the General Commission on Religion and Race. Fifteen cl…
In his latest column, NIC Co-Lay Leader Eugene Williams reflects on the many challenges and uncertainties of this summer and the temptation to lose hope. He celebrates…