Practicing Hope Requires Leading Courageously
Eugene Williams, Northern Illinois Conference co-lay leader, says that to practice hope, we must take brave actions. "Giving up power and extending equity is hard to do; especial…
Rev. Roger Pangilinan, retired clergy member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away December 27, 2021, at age 81. During his ministry, Rev. Pangilinan served Chicago: United Filipino Mission Church, Oak Park: St. John’s, Filipino and American, Chicago: Elston Avenue, and Lombard: Faith.
A Service of Worship in Celebration of Life will be held this coming weekend, Saturday, January 8 at Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187. A time for Personal Prayer and Reflection will begin at 2:30 pm, until the time of the service at 3 pm. The service will be livestreamed on Gary UMC's website at garychurch.org.
Messages of condolences may be sent to Rev. Pangilinan's spouse:
Mrs. Rachel Pangilinan
1344 S Elizabeth St.
Lombard, IL 60148
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