From the Bishop: Keep Practicing Hope
"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
Rev. James F. Galuhn, clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. Rev. Galunh served at Blue Island: Grace, Lindenhurst: Trinity, and Chicago: East Side. He was 69 years old.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, March 17, at 10 am at East Side United Methodist Church, 11000 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617.
Messages of condolences may be sent to the family:
Galuhn Family
11001 Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
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The NIC delegates to the 2020/2024 General Conference celebrate the ratification of the four constitutional amendments that affirm the UMC as a fully inclusive church.