Welcoming Bishop Schwerin to the Northern Illinois Conference
Bishop Dan Schwerin’s first day serving as episcopal leader in the Northern Illinois Annual Conference was January 3. Bishop Schwerin grew up just north of us in W…
Mr. Ben Allen-Stewart, spouse of retired clergy Rev. Patricia Allen-Stewart, passed away November 13 at the age of 76. During her ministry, Rev. Allen-Stewart served at Joliet: Grace, North Austin, Pullman, Lake Villa, Galena and Scales Mound and retired in 2017.
A Celebration of Life will take place Sat. Aug. 20, 2022, at Lake Villa UMC, 110 McKinley Ave., Lake Villa.
The service is at 1:00 pm followed by light refreshments.
Words of sympathy may be sent to Rev. Allen-Stewart at 1008 3rd Street, Galena, IL 61036 or by email at allnstwt@gmail.com.
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