Welcoming Bishop Schwerin to the Northern Illinois Conference
Bishop Dan Schwerin’s first day serving as episcopal leader in the Northern Illinois Annual Conference was January 3. Bishop Schwerin grew up just north of us in W…
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%.
Bishop Dan Schwerin’s first day serving as episcopal leader in the Northern Illinois Annual Conference was January 3. Bishop Schwerin grew up just north of us in W…
Here are 10 things that will help you get to know our new Bishop.
This month’s NIC Reporter is filled with images of welcome. In the conference these days, we are driven by welcome. You only need to look at the conference calendar to see all the ways in…
The late Rev. Doug Williams brought the idea of making and distributing toy wooden cars to his congregation at Aldersgate UMC in Rockford in 2011 as a new ministry to children. Combining inspirat…