HEAL Well Plans Earth Day Event and More
Northern Illinois Conference’s HEAL (Helping Everyone Access Life) Well ministry has planned an Earth Day event for all ages on April 26, 10:30 a.m., at Olivet UMC in Chicago.
Read MoreExhibit on Native American Boarding Schools Recounts a Painful History
Nearly 30 United Methodists attended Schingoethe Center Museum at Aurora University on March 13 for a private viewing of the “Away from Home” exhibit, which examined boarding schools that attempted to eradicate Native American culture from indigenous children.
Read MoreAttend NIC Lobby Day in Springfield
All Northern Illinois United Methodists are welcome to attend the Legislative Lobby Day trip to Springfield on May 7. The Advocacy Partners of the Northern Illinois Conference Commission on Religion and Race is planning the event.
Read MoreLincoln and Adalberto Members Uneasy About ICE, Hate Groups
Bishop Dan Schwerin, Rev. Dr. Audrea Nanabray, and Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer listened to the concerns of Lincoln and Adalberto United Methodists when they visited these congregations on Feb. 2.
Read MoreImmigrants and Refugee Ministries Grants Boost Hope
New neighbors in Northern Illinois who came from other lands are experiencing God’s love through God’s people, thanks to the 14 churches and organizations that received conference Immigrants and Refugees Ministry grants.
Read MorePastoral Letter from Bishop Schwerin: Seek God, Nonviolence, and the Welfare of the Whole
Bishop Schwerin asks Northern Illinois United Methodists to turn to their faith communities and our means of grace: worship, prayer, communion, Bible study, fasting, works of mercy, and Christian conversation, and seek God’s face and a nonviolent response to today's national elections.
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