UM Foundation accepting grant applications
The United Methodist Foundation is currently accepting grant applications which are due September 15.
Read MoreCommission on a Way Forward final report being translated
The final report of the Commission on a Way Forward to the Special Session of the General Conference in 2019 will become available once it has been translated from English into the other three official languages of The United Methodist Church (French, Portuguese, and KiSwahili), anticipated by July 30.
Read MoreRelease of Legislation for the Special General Conference 2019
Bishop Sally Dyck explains a few adjustments to the process leading up to the Special General Conference in February 2019.
Read MoreBishops Sign Joint Statement on Sports Betting
Bishop Sally Dyck and Illinois Great Rivers Bishop Frank J. Beard are expressing their concerns on a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision clearing the way for states to legalize sports betting, striking down a 1992 federal law that had prohibited most states from authorizing sports betting.
Read MoreWay Forward Listening and Conversation Sessions
The General/Jurisdictional Delegation will be holding listening sessions leading up to the Special Session in February 2019. You can choose to attend any one of the locations.
Read More6 churches given One Matters Awards
Six churches in the Northern Illinois Conference received the One Matters Award from Discipleship Ministries for growth and evangelism.
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