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UM Foundation

Since 1949, the United Methodist Foundation in Northern Illinois is committed to excellence by enhancing the stewardship ministry of local churches and church-related agencies. The Foundation encourages lifelong generosity among United Methodists in the region. Our ministries include:

  • A grants program to encourage creative ministries throughout northern Illinois.
  • An annual stewardship summit to inspire and resource local church leaders.
  • Assisting donors who wish to make charitable gifts.
  • Consulting with local churches on building endowment and planned giving programs.
  • Providing workshops, resources, and leadership on a variety of financial stewardship topics.
  • Offering an exemplary investment program for local church funds with several options to meet specific investment goals.

Contacts:

President: Chris Walters
 312.334.0703 Email: cwalters@umfnic.org 

Assistant: Carolyn Cook
312.334.0704  Email: ccook@umfnic.org

For more information visit umfnic.org

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CONAM and the Native American ministry of presence

The NIC Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM) says it's never too early or too late to hold a Native American Sunday service.

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Spiritual Formation Retreat registration open

Rev. Dr. Frederick Schmidt, is the Keynote Speaker at this year’s “Drawing Closer to God” Retreat, sponsored by the NIC Spiritual Formation Committee. Registration is open.

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Conference Hispanic Ministries celebrated

More than a hundred people gathered at Epworth United Methodist Church in Elgin on Sept. 8, 2018, to celebrate the many Hispanic/Latinx ministries in the Northern Illinois Conference.…

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Shepherding Team strategizes this summer

Members of the Annual Conference Shepherding team met twice over the summer to continue their work on strategic planning while working toward new goals for the Conference. 


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