Phishing Email Alert
We have been made aware that an email is going around that looks like it's from Bishop Sally Dyck asking for a favor to run an errand for her and asking for a response.
Read MoreSympathy Notice: Mary L. Flatness
Pastor Mary L. Flatness, a retired Local Pastor of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at the age of 78.
Read MoreNew Tighter Restrictions in Illinois
We are all COVID-fatigued after these 7+ months but COVID-19 is not fatigued of us! It continues to rage in our communities. As you know, the Illinois Department of Health and the Governor have placed more restrictions on four counties starting this Friday, October 23 for at least the next 14 days.
Read MoreBishop's Monday Message: Vote!
I voted! Have you? Will you? I want to encourage you now to make sure that you participate in the upcoming election. It is yet another way to make your voice count, just as taking the census was.
Read MoreYouth Ministry Jumpstart Plan
For most people, the “new year” begins in January. But for anyone who works with children and youth, we often think of our “new year” beginning in the fall, when the school year starts up and we begin our student ministry programs anew.
Read MoreBishop's Monday Message: Each One Counts!
Some people make fun of us for this, but Ken and I pick up coins on the street, coins that people have dropped, tossed or lost in some way. It began because shortly after I came to Chicago, I had a few nasty falls while running (on not-so-good sidewalks). Of course, I’m of the age that your doctor asks you at your annual checkup, “have you fallen lately?” I just laughed and said, “I’m a runner. Of course, I’ve fallen!” And she responded by saying, “Watch your feet when you run!”
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