Order of Elders Share Experiences and Encouragement
About 100 elders gathered at Barrington United Methodist Church on March 25 for their annual order meeting.
Read MoreSeeking Peace through Sharing and Caring
The Muslim Methodist Iftar Dinner was a heartfelt evening of unity, reflection, and shared commitment to peace. Embracing the theme “Seeking Peace Through Sharing and Caring,” faith leaders, including Bishop Dan Schwerin, Rev. Jane Eesley, and Imam Hisham Qaisi, spoke on the power of compassion, service, and interfaith collaboration.
Read MoreLove of Neighbor Drives Elgin: First UMC's Recovery from Roof Loss
As storms raced across much of the Midwest late on March 14, 2025, strong winds tore half the roof off of the 101-year-old building of First United Methodist Church, Elgin.
Read MoreUM Missionaries see lives changed in Asia and Africa
United Methodist Global Ministries missionaries Rev. Jonathan McCurley (Japan) and Rev. Dexter Ceballos (Mongolia) visited local congregations in February, sharing powerful stories of transformation in Asia and Africa. Rev. McCurley serves as a chaplain at the Asian Rural Institute, which trains grassroots leaders in sustainable agriculture and community development. Rev. Ceballos, as country director for the Mongolia Mission Initiative, supports leadership development, social ministries, and theological education to strengthen the growing United Methodist Church in Mongolia.
Read MoreIn Sympathy: Ronald W. Purser
Rev. Ronald W. Purser, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Read MoreIn Sympathy: Robert "Bob" Lacock
Robert "Bob" Lacock, spouse of Rev. Dr. Michelle Oberwise Lacock, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, Friday, February 28, 2025.
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