Many churches would love to have more money available to serve their communities with Christ’s love—and to become more environmentally responsible at the same time. Grace United Methodist Church, Logan Square, and Hartzell Memorial United Methodist (both in Chicago) recently received Chicago Recovery Grants that will make this possible.
Read MoreThese days are full of broken connections: hate crimes, mass shootings, people undermining their ministry with misinformation, and more. These can remind us of the importance of being grounded in our bodies and in our relationships.
Read MoreIn 1866, Black Americans learned that the Emancipation Proclamation had freed them from slavery 2 years earlier. The next year, Black Americans began celebrating this historic day through Juneteenth celebrations. Over time, annual observances spread to other states. These often include prayer, religious services, educational events, and festivals.
Read MoreThe sacrament of the Lord’s Supper unites us beyond denominational lines and draws us back into the basics of Jesus’s teaching and witness as he fulfilled God’s promise of salvation for all of creation.
Read MoreRev. Arnold R Rebuck, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Read MoreNorthern Illinois Annual Conference session will start in a season of painful news from around the world. Yet, we must never tire of doing the work that Christ has set before us, So, no matter the uncertainty, doubt, or fear regarding what might lie ahead, we know that Jesus is still on the throne!
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