Rev. Wayne Edward McArthur, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the age of 86. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served at Paw Paw, Lee, Schaumburg: Our Redeemer’s, Chicago: Trinity, Princeton, and Western Springs.
Read MoreThis coronavirus pandemic and social distancing restrictions may be causing increased feelings of anxiety, loneliness, isolation, and other fears for some. The NIC Committee on Accessibility Ministries asks pastors and caregivers: How are you taking care of yourself in the midst of caring for others at this time? First, pace yourself. Second, be your own best friend.
Read MoreMost United Methodists know Bishop Reuben Job’s paraphrase of Wesley’s General Rules: do no harm, do good and stay in love with God. Many times people stumble over the fact that Wesley put “do no harm” first. Shouldn’t you just jump to doing good?
Read MoreLooking for a fun and creative way to get youth and young adults involved in discipleship work? The Northern Illinois Conference Discipleship Task Force's "What does Jesus meme to me" contest is extending its deadline to April 30 at noon.
Read MoreAmid coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic concerns, Earth Day Network, the global organizer of Earth Day, will mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day much differently this year.
Read MoreMrs. Adeline DeGraaf, surviving spouse of deceased Northern Illinois Conference clergy member Rev. Douglas P. DeGraaf, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, Rev. DeGraaf served Ottawa: Epworth, Aurora: Fourth Street, Schaumburg: Our Redeemer's, and Addison: Good Samaritan.
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