Methodism and May Day: Intertwined in History
May Day, May 1, is internationally recognized as a day to lift up voices in the struggle for labor rights. Born with John Wesley’s care for coal miners and oppressed workers, Unite…
Rev. William Glenn Kirk, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at the age of 86. During his ministry in Northern Illinois Conference, he served Capron, Barrington, Mundelein: Diamond Lake, Park Ridge: Good Shepherd, Naperville: Community, and Arlington Heights: First.
A celebration of Bill's life will take place at a later date. Remember Bill with a smile, a joke, a story, and especially with a piece of pie.
Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife and family:
Mrs. Lynda Elliott & Family
22621 N 52nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Memorials may be sent to:
UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix
3333 E Van Buren Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
umom.org
or
Chrysalis Shelter in Phoenix
2055 W Northern Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
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May Day, May 1, is internationally recognized as a day to lift up voices in the struggle for labor rights. Born with John Wesley’s care for coal miners and oppressed workers, Unite…
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