The Chicago Temple is marking 100 years as a landmark in downtown Chicago in 2024. The centennial celebrations will honor the Temple’s legacy and the visionaries behind its creation.
Read MoreAcross the conference, Vacation Bible Schools continue to be a vibrant and enriching experience, bringing together the community for memorable activities, spiritual growth, and community building. These VBS programs successfully fostered community spirit, taught important values, and provided unforgettable experiences for children and volunteers alike.
Read MoreDuring the storms of mid-July, Transformation Community UMC in Harvey, Illinois, faced a major power outage. Despite these challenges, TCUMC volunteers, supported by the Northern Illinois Conference, swiftly ensured their essential food pantry remained operational. This response showcased the church’s commitment to serving the community’s needs, and demonstrated the power of United Methodist Connectionalism.
Read More"Our Northern Illinois Conference has many reasons to celebrate," observes Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer, Northern Illinois Conference's director of connectional ministries. "Although we are not all the same, come from diverse backgrounds, and have different opinions, we are one in Christ Jesus. As we work for the kin-dom, we are not islands; we are one body working together to make a difference in this world."
Read MoreThe Northern Illinois Conference recognized five churches with the One Matters Award. The United Methodist Church’s Discipleship Ministries created this recognition to encourage congregations that in the previous year increased baptisms and professions of faith from zero to at least one. The UMC believes that each person matters.
Read MoreGeneral Conference takes thousands of people to help the event run smoothly and do its work. United Methodists from across Northern Illinois participated in General Conference 2020 in many different ways.
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