From Bishop Schwerin: Welcome the Strangers Among Us
Bishop Dan Schwerin calls United Methodists to stand with nonviolent migrants, immigrants, and refugees in this country.
Read MoreFrom the Bishop: Council of Bishops Letter on Immigration
The Council of Bishops is asking United Methodists to advocate for the rights, safety, and dignity of the immigrants among us. Pastors will read the bishops' letter from their pulpits.
Read MoreJanuary 2025 Benefit Insights
For January, key Health and Pension benefit updates include information about payroll deductions, Beneficiaries, Lunch and Learns, taxes and financial well being learning opportunities.
Read MoreIn Sympathy: Sigfried Schwirblat
Rev. Sigfried Schwirblat, a local pastor in the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Read MorePlans Are Shaping Up for 2025 Annual Conference
The Northern Illinois Conference’s 186th session, themed “Grace is Sufficient,” will take place June 9-11. Bishop Dan Schwerin, inspired by the transformative power of grace, encourages participants to focus on grace through worship, teaching, and storytelling, with key scripture references from Ephesians 2:8 and 2 Corinthians 12:9.
Read MoreStronger Together: Practical Steps Toward Observing a Year of Grace
Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer provides practical ways to live a year in grace, inviting individuals and congregations to embrace God’s unmerited favor as a foundation for faith and action. By living out grace in practical ways, United Methodists can align their ministries with God’s boundless love and share its transformative power with the world.
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