Methodism and May Day: Intertwined in History
May Day, May 1, is internationally recognized as a day to lift up voices in the struggle for labor rights. Born with John Wesley’s care for coal miners and oppressed workers, Unite…
Rev. Daniel Facemyer, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away September 22, 2023. During his ministry he served Minooka, DeKalb: First (associate), Lombard: Faith, Downers Grove: First (associate), Crete, Glenview, Chicago: Edison Park, and Plainfield: First. Rev. Facemyer was the spouse of Rev. Diana Facemyer.
Rev. Facemyer was 82 years old.
A memorial service is planned for October 7, 2:30 p.m., at Plainfield United Methodist Church, 15114 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL 60544.
Messages of condolence can be sent to:
Rev. Diana Facemyer
271 Moss Grove Blvd., Apt. 314
Knoxville, TN 37922
May Day, May 1, is internationally recognized as a day to lift up voices in the struggle for labor rights. Born with John Wesley’s care for coal miners and oppressed workers, Unite…
The Northern Illinois Conference has decided to discontinue The NIC Reporter. Survey feedback, declining readership, and budget constraints made it necessary to shift resources toward more wid…
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