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. Richard A. Hundrieser, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 26, 2024. Rev. Hundrieser was approved for probationary membership in 1989 and ordained as an elder in 1991. During his ministry he served Fox River Grove: Community; Dixon: First; Polo: Emmanuel; Walnut; retired, 2000; Kingston, 2002, until retirement in 2004.
Rev. Hundrieser was 92 years old.
Memorial services are to be determined.
Messages of condolence can be sent to his wife and family:
Mrs. Rebecca Hundrieser
212½ First Street
Dixon, IL 61021-3028
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…