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…
Mrs. June B. Cummings, spouse of deceased clergy Rev. Ernest W. Cummings of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. During Rev. Ernest Cummings ministry, he served Esmond, Capron/Blaine, Rockford: Winnebago/Burritt, Elgin: Wesley, Walnut, Dundee, and Cary.
Mrs. Cummings was 103 years old.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
Messages of condolences can be sent to her family:
Mr. Paul Cummings
S12445 W Prairie View Rd.
Spring Green View, WI 53588
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in June’s name to the Wesley Willow Good Samaritan Fund, 4141 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103
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…