Conference-Wide Bible in a Year Reading
The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is launching a conference-wide initiative for 2026 inviting individuals and congregations to read the e…
The Foundation’s grants program offers encouragement to local churches and church-related agencies as they develop new or expanded creative ministries by offering grants of $500 – $2,000.
The Foundation has granted nearly $800,000 to 200+ ministries since 1999.
The application deadline is September 15. Refer to the Grant Guidelines for more information.
Applications are accepted in electronic format no later than noon on September 15.
Questions may be directed to Carolyn Cook, ccook@umfnic.org, the Foundation’s Executive Assistant.
Click here for the application and more information.
The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is launching a conference-wide initiative for 2026 inviting individuals and congregations to read the e…
"I believe hope is a practice of God’s creative freedom at play in human creativity and freedom," says Bishop Dan Schwerin. "God’s word is always breaking in for good. We as the church ma…
Erie UMC volunteers recently sewed 165 cheerful pillowcases for children in foster care, partnering with Raising Hope and My GEAR Outreach. The effort blended creativity, compassion, a…
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.