CONAM and the Native American ministry of presence
The NIC Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM) says it's never too early or too late to hold a Native American Sunday service.
Read MoreAn Open Letter from Courtroom 500 to the Chicago Faith Community
Now is a time for unity in the faith community. It is not a time separate into denominational divisions and sectarian separatism. It is essential for members of the faith community to work together with the outcome being more than a “photo-op or sound bite.” We are urging faith community leaders to respond to this historic moment pastorally, prophetically and politically.
Read MoreDYK? - Foundation for Building Safe Sanctuaries
As fall settles in, Sunday School and youth ministries ramp up. At the same time, news stories of child abuse in the church remind us that we all need to provide safe space for our children, youth and vulnerable adults. This fall is a good time to refresh Safe Sanctuaries policies and practices in every local church.
Read MoreConference Hispanic Ministries celebrated
More than a hundred people gathered at Epworth United Methodist Church in Elgin on Sept. 8, 2018, to celebrate the many Hispanic/Latinx ministries in the Northern Illinois Conference. The day included testimonies from five different pastors, one from each district, serving Hispanic congregations, workshops, and worship with communion.
Read MoreUpdate from your 2019 General Conference Special Session Delegation
Delegation members are studying the report from the Commission on The Way Forward and beginning strategy discussions.
Read MoreWhat's cooking in kid's ministries?
Kids strapped on aprons and put their chefs hats on for a weeklong camp to learn how to cook inside the kitchen at First United Methodist Church in Freeport this summer. This was the first of its kind Kids Culinary Camp at the church which was all hands-on.
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