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,…
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.
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.