College of Bishops: 'The mission continues'
The North Central Jurisdiction College of Bishops met January 22-24, 2019 and have issued this joint statement as we approach the Special General Conference 2019.
Read MoreTraditional Plan potential impact on pensions
Response from the Northern Illinois Conference Board of Pensions To Clergy Members of the Northern Illinois Conference.
Read MoreBishop's Column: Looking ahead to GC19
In a few weeks—February 23-26, 2019—the delegates to the General Conference of The United Methodist Church will meet in St. Louis, Missouri for a Special Session in order to discern a way forward in regards to the impasse and conflict within the church related to human sexuality.
Read MoreSeeing a Way Forward: GC2019
The Northern Illinois Conference’s General Conference delegation that will be attending the 2019 General Conference Special Session held six different days of conversation in each district around the conference in October and November. Over 700 people attended these sessions, sharing their questions, comments, and hopes.
Read MoreDid you know? - Methodism 101
What is the difference between the College of Bishops and the Council of Bishops? How many conferences are in a jurisdiction? What is a jurisdiction? Who votes at a General Conference? How many countries have UM congregations? How are we structured?
Read MoreCourt: One Church Plan largely constitutional
A review of possible plans for the future direction of The United Methodist Church found the One Church Plan to be largely constitutional, said a decision released Oct. 26 by the denomination’s top court.
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