SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR UNITED METHODIST STUDENTS
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) is accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year between January 1 – March 1, 2022.
Read MoreUnited Methodists reach settlement in Boy Scouts’ Bankruptcy Case
United Methodist leaders have reached a settlement in the matter of the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) pending bankruptcy proceedings. Upon final court approval, the settlement would absolve any claims of sexual abuse that may have occurred in congregation-sponsored Scouting programs.
Read MoreChurches advised to oppose BSA bankruptcy plan
More than 9,000 United Methodist churches with a history of sponsoring Scouting troops have a say in the Boy Scouts of America’s sex abuse-related bankruptcy proceedings. With a deadline looming, United Methodist leaders earlier this week began advising those churches to vote “no” on a proposed BSA bankruptcy reorganization plan.
Read MoreBishop’s Column: Living with expectation and finding joy
As I return to the Northern Illinois Conference for another year, I wish you an early Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I look to next year expecting God to break into our lives to save our world and give us hope. I expect God to give us joy as we follow the way of Jesus.
Read MoreChicago historic church receives large preservation project grant
A United Methodist Church in the historic Pullman district is among 12 recipients selected for Adopt-A-Landmark grants from Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development (DPD).
Read MoreDiscipleship Book Club
The NIC Discipleship Task Force is seeking 12 people from across the conference to participate in a pilot 4-session book discussion starting in early January.
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