2025 NIC Conference Wrap-Up
About 700 clergy and lay members of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference met in session from June 9 to 11, 2025, in Schaumburg, Ill., to explore the theme “Grace is Sufficient” as they worshiped,…
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.
About 700 clergy and lay members of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference met in session from June 9 to 11, 2025, in Schaumburg, Ill., to explore the theme “Grace is Sufficient” as they worshiped,…
Read the final actions that Annual Conference members took on legislation during their June 9-11, 2025, gathering.
Bishop Schwerin noted that in these days, churches should experiment with new ministry ideas--even if they end in failure. Resourcing, connectionalism, and upholding t…
"When you are willing to take Jesus's hand, all heaven breaks loose," Bishop Karen Oliveto said in her sermon during the Celebration of Ministry Service on June 9.