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. Burton G Randle, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. During his ministry he served Wilmette, Chicago Homes for Children, and Glenview: First.
The service will take place at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1024 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The interment of ashes in the memorial garden will take place at 10:30 am, the memorial service in the Sanctuary begins at 11:00 AM followed by a reception in Trinity Randle Hall at 12:00PM.
Messages of condolence can be sent to:
Mrs. Mariann M Randle
8317 Springfield Avenue
Skokie, IL 60076
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…