A Sign of Hope in Challenging Times: Emergency Solidarity Fund Update
With strong conference support of the Emergency Solidarity Fund, $60,000 was distributed in three rounds of assistance to 20 Hispanic/Latinx churches and mi…
Rev. John F. Smith, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at age 90. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served at Symerton, Pierce, Dalton City, Casner, United Rock Run Parish, East Jordan, Sterling: Trinity, South Elgin: Community, and Sugar Grove.
No service announcement has been made at this time.
Messages of condolences may be sent to the Rev. Smith’s wife & family:
Mrs. Esther E Smith
48 Glen Aire Drive
Springfield, IL 62703-4412
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