General Conference 2020 (2024) Updates
The UMC General Conference (postponed from 2020) came to order on the morning of April 23. Follow daily reports focusing on topics of interest to Northern Illinois Conference readers.
Rev. Eugene L . Carter, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. During his ministry he served Elmhurst; Crete; Libertyville: First; Elgin: First; and Ingleside.
Rev. Carter was 94 years old.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Journey of Hope United Methodist Church, 37W040 Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60124. Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. at the church.
You may find his obituary here.
Messages of condolence can be sent to his family:
Mrs. Shirley Carter and Family
2724 W Reservoir Blvd., Apt. 619
Peoria, IL 61615
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in memory of Rev. Carter to the charity or mission of your choice.
The UMC General Conference (postponed from 2020) came to order on the morning of April 23. Follow daily reports focusing on topics of interest to Northern Illinois Conference readers.
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