The Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church in August signed a settlement with a breakaway faction of the former Naperville (Ill.) Korean United Methodist Church, amicably resolving a disagreement over the rightful ownership of the church building and other assets.
Read MoreBishop Dan Schwerin urges Northern Illinois United Methodists to pray for the U.S. and local election processes during their private and public worship prayer times. "We have an opportunity to practice election neighborliness with our words and deeds," he says.
Read MoreFor September, Key Health and Pension benefit updates include Open Enrollment Education, ALEX Benefits Counselor information, OptumRX pricing, and UMPIP Contribution information.
Read More"As I think about Hispanic Heritage Month, I thank God for our Hispanic/Latino clergy and churches, and also know that our connexion must be more supportive and connective to make Christ known more authentically," says Bishop Dan Schwerin.
Read MoreAt their installation services on Sept. 14 and 15, Revs. Wendy Hardin Hermann and Victor Melad Jr.—new superintendents of the Prairie Central and Lake North districts—spoke of what would guide their leadership.
Read MoreNorthern Illinois United Methodists gathered at First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove on Sept. 8 to thank Rev. Arlene Christopherson for her over 30 years of ministry in lay and clergy roles.
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