Cultivating Healthy Congregations
The Prairie Central District Shepherding Team is bringing Rev. Jim Ozier back to Northern Illinois for Culture Shift: Cultivating Healthy Congregations, a one-day experience focused on helping…
Rev. James McKendree Wall, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021, at age 92. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served as editor of the Christian Advocate and editor and publisher of the Christian Century magazine.
A memorial service will be held on Oct. 2 at 10 am at First UMC, 232 South York Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Masks required.
A visitation was held April 1 from 1-5 pm at Ahlgrim Chapel in Elmhurst, 567 Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126.
Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife and family:
Mrs. Mary E. Wall
1050 S Euclid Avenue
Unit #1301
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to:
Seraj Library Project
636 N. Harvey Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
serajlibraries.org
Or
First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst
232 S. York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
umcelmhurst.org
Or
DuPage Foundation
3000 Woodcreek Drive #310, Downers Grove, IL 60515-5408.
dupagefoundation.org/donate
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