The Conference Board of Global Ministries was busy during Annual Conference, offering a Lunch and Learn session and awarding congregations with exemplary mission-giving practices.
Read MoreAt this year’s Annual Conference (June 14-16), members passed legislation that directed a task force to conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the current outdoor and retreat ministry and explore steps toward strengthening it. Read about next steps.
Read MoreNorthern Illinois Conference members and churches gave generously to three opportunities at Annual Conference this year, June 14-16. The Bishop’s Appeal so far has raised $30,960.52; the Missions Challenges collected about 7,000 pounds of goods, and the Ministerial Education Fund received $2,561.
Read MoreShow off your Northern Illinois Conference pride with polo shirts, T-shirts, and more branded with the NIC logo.
Read MoreEugene 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; especially when are afraid or hesitant to lead courageously," he says. "We've settled at times just to move parts of our overall agenda forward."
Read MoreSome 657 lay and clergy members of Northern Illinois Conference gathered to practice hope at their annual session, held June 14-16 at the Schaumburg (Ill.) Renaissance Convention Center. “Practicing Hope,” the NIC’s theme of the year, was highlighted in the conference’s presentations and worship.
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