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2018 Journal Available

The 2018 Northern Illinois Annual Conference Journal can be found and downloaded for free on the conference website or may be purchased at Amazon.com.

Sympathy Notice: Carol Madalin

The Rev. Carol Madalin, ABLC in the Northern Illinois Conference, died on December 21, 2018, following a courageously fought battle with breast cancer. Carol was in hospice at the time of her death surrounded by family and friends.

Sympathy Notice: Rev. Phillip Burke Jr.

Rev. Phillip Burke Jr., retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, died Sunday, December 23, 2018, surrounded by his family at the age of 81.

Sympathy Notice: Rev. Robert Vaughn

Rev. Robert Vaughn, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, died December 16, 2018, peacefully at his home in Creston, IL surrounded by his family. He was 82 years old.

Sympathy Notice: Vida Joann (Jody) Furnish

Vida Joann (Jody) Furnish, spouse of the Rev. Dr. Victor Furnish, died on December 9, 2018, after a long illness. Rev. Dr. Furnish, a full member of the Northern Illinois Conference since 1955, served in the Rockford District before he began his appointment to Extension Ministry with Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. A memorial service was held for Mrs. Furnish December 14, 2018.

Safe Gatherings Recognitions

Congratulations to the 18 churches in the Northern Illinois Conference for meeting the criteria for Safe Gatherings’ first recognition program, signifying their strong commitment to protecting children, youth, and vulnerable adults in 2018.