Black History Month Resources
Black History Month is not just about what has happened in the past, but also about what is happening now.
Read MoreBishop Dyck statement on proposed separation
After the Special Session of General Conference, I and many others in The United Methodist Church came to the painful conclusion that we just can’t go on like this. Through the legislative process of our church, we came away with winners and losers regarding deeply held faith commitments as they relate to ministry with and by LGBTQ persons.
Read MoreBishop announces Tanzania school as 2020 recipient
Bishop Sally Dyck is pleased to announce the Secondary School in Tanzania that's the vision of NIC's GMBM Missionary Rev. Young Seon (Christina) Kim is the recipient of the 2020 Bishop's Appeal.
Read MoreJustice Songfest
Registration is open for the Mark Miller Justice Songfest on March 7, 2020, for all those who love to sing and seek a fully inclusive United Methodist Church!
Read MoreBishop Dyck's Christmas Message
In her Christmas video message, Bishop Dyck reflects on the movie "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" that's about an investigative reporter who is skeptical about Mr. Rogers' good nature and looking to dig up some dirt.
Read MoreSympathy Notice: Rev. Dr. Emery A. Percell
Rev. Dr. Emery A. Percell, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. During his ministry with the Northern Illinois Conference, he served Harding, Serena, Chicago: St. Stephen's, Chicago: United Church of Hyde Park, Aurora: Wesley, Evanston: First, and Rockford: Christ.
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