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. Jeffry Bross and his father Rev. Billy Bross
Aurora District Superintendent Rev. Jeffry Bross and his 81-year-old father, Rev. Billy Bross, a retired pastor from the Wisconsin Annual Conference, are observing the historic Special Session of General Conference. On day 2, they shared their insights and hope for the future of the United Methodist Church. Click play below and stay tuned for more of their thoughts from St. Louis as the conference continues through Feb. 26.
On Day 3, the Bross father and son talked about their disappointments in votes which came out of Legislative Committee in favor of the Traditional Plan and voting down the One Church Plan. Click below to play.
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. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
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