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. Kirk C. Scott, retired local pastor of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. During his ministry he served Millington United Methodist Church.
Rev. Scott was 75 years old.
A memorial service will be held at Wheatland Salem United Methodist Church, 1852 95th Street, Naperville, IL, on July 18 at 1:30 p.m.
Messages of condolence can be sent to his family:
Sharon L. Scott
1226 Springdale Cir,cle
Naperville, IL 60564
Sharonlouscott303@gmail.com
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Voice of the Martyrs, or a charity of the donor's choice.
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…