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 MoreOur Saviour’s UMC in Schaumburg expanded its gift card program from a small pilot to a church-wide effort, raising $9,730 in 2024 to support individuals and families in need. Gift cards were distributed across multiple communities, food programs, and crisis centers, bringing joy and relief to recipients. Alongside this initiative, the church continues its long-standing support for local and global hunger relief through food drives and volunteer efforts.
Read MoreBishop Dan Schwerin calls United Methodists to stand with nonviolent migrants, immigrants, and refugees in this country.
Read MoreThe Council of Bishops is asking United Methodists to advocate for the rights, safety, and dignity of the immigrants among us. Pastors will read the bishops' letter from their pulpits.
Read MoreMore people of Valdosta, GA, can repair their homes after Northern Illinois Conference’s early response volunteers removed fallen trees in that area.
Read MoreHurricanes Helene and Milton left a trail of devastation across much of the southeastern U.S. this fall. There are still people whose homes are unihabitable and relief workers continue to need supplies.
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