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. Marilyn C. Gillham, spouse of retired clergy member Rev. John M. Gillham of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018.
Rev. John M. Gillham served at Hegewisch, Chicago: Clearing, Joliet: Jesse Walker, Evergreen Park: First, Woodstock: First, and Naperville: Wesley.
Mrs. Gillham was 82 years old.
A memorial service will be held February 17, 2018, at First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL. The visitation will start at 1:00 p.m. followed by the service at 2:00 p.m.
Messages of condolence may be sent to her husband
Rev. Gillham: John_gillham@comcast.net
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…