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. Donald Walden, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. During his ministry Don served Chicago: Memorial; Deland; Chicago: Chicago Lawn; Chicago: Wesley and Oak Park: First. Don retired in 1994 to Urbana with his wife Patty Jo.
Any memorial gifts can be made to:
Wesley Food Pantry
1203 W. Green St.
Urbana, IL 61801.
Contact information for condolences is not available at this time.
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. Lora Zink, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
Mrs. Freda Whittle, surviving spouse of Rev. Paul Whittle Jr., a deceased member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on April 16, 2025.
This summer, churches across the conference brought vacation Bible school to life, each one putting its own unique spin on the beloved tradition. From creative scheduling and special…