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. Allen R. Campbell, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. During his ministry he served Grace: Elgin; Peotone; Rochelle; and Marengo.
Rev. Campbell was 85 years old.
His service is scheduled for Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. at Sterling Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 16th Ave., Sterling, IL. The visitation will take place at 10 a.m. at the church.
Messages of condolence can be sent to his wife, Mrs. Janice Campbell:
Mrs. Janice Campbell
86 Palmyra Rd.
Sterling, IL 61081
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…