The 2027 apportioned budget for the Northern Illinois Conference will be $5,647,000, which is an increase of $539,000 over the 2026 approved budget. Apportionment receipts for 2025—the most recent numbers available—reached 80 percent of the amount apportioned, which is the highest percentage since 2016.
Read MoreAs United Methodists, we have as one of our values a shared communal life together, and one of the ways we express that is through our apportionment support, says Rev. Michael Mann, the incoming chair of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration.
Read MoreKim Emery, CCFA Chairperson, reflects with gratitude on her time in leadership, describing it as a meaningful learning experience shaped by collaboration, change, and faithful service. She encourages laity to step into leadership roles, emphasizing that both lay and clergy are essential to the church’s vitality and growth. Emery also thanks churches for their continued support through apportionments, highlighting their importance in strengthening connectional ministry across the conference.
Read MoreThe Northern Illinois Conference has reached 100 percent of its $754,348 commitment to the denominational fund established in response to the Boy Scouts of America settlement. Through the Repair the Harm to Children campaign, 108 churches and 212 individuals gave generously above and beyond apportionments to support survivor healing, accountability, and strengthened safeguards.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year for churches to report their 2025 attendance, ministries, and financial records to the conference office. Reports are due Jan. 31. Also, the deadline for submitting check payments for remaining 2025 apportionment and second-mile giving is Jan. 9.
Read MoreClergy must apply by Nov. 15 to the conference Equitable Compensation Committee for funds to supplement their base compensation.
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