Sympathy Notice: Rodney B. Dillinger
Rev. Rodney B. Dillinger, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.
2017 Apportionments are now closed, and we have a lot of 100% churches!
“It is because of our wonderful churches continuing their support for The United Methodist Church, that the Northern Illinois Conference was able to pay 90% of our apportionments to support the General Church apportioned funds. We value and treasure, not only our 100% churches but all of our churches who work year-round to raise funds to support the mission. We thank you, and we look forward to a blessed 2018,” said Lonnie Chafin, NIC Treasurer.
Click here for the list of 189 churches who paid 100%.
Rev. Rodney B. Dillinger, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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