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…
Ms. Kiyoko K Fujiu, spouse of deceased member Rev. Victor T. Fujiu of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023. During his ministry Rev. Fujiu served Chicago Christian Fellowship; Northbrook; Oak Park: Euclid; District Superintendent for Chicago: Northern District; and Melrose Park.
Ms. Fujiu was one of the first general secretaries for the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women.
She was 98 years of age.
The service will take place on July 29 at Chicago: Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church, 4511 N. Hermitage, Chicago, IL 60640. The visitation will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The service will begin at 11 a.m., with a luncheon to follow.
Messages of condolences should be sent to the family:
Mrs. Jean Fujiu
9110 E. Prairie Rd.
Evanston, IL 60203
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…