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. Thomas Vern Heather, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Rev. Heather served as a Chaplain in the U.S Air Force.
He was 81 years old.
A celebration of a life service will be at the Central Congregational Church, 60 Public Square, Galesburg, IL 61414 on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. There will be no visitation; however, a reception will follow.
Condolence messages may be sent to his wife:
Cynthia Heather
2990 Parkway Ct.
Galesburg, IL 61401
In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Rev. Thomas V Heather may be made to:
Doctors Without Borders
or
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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