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Missional Life

This core area focuses on three priorities: 1) Equipping, supporting and connecting local churches for missions of mercy (direct service) in their local communities, across the NIC  and beyond.  2) Equipping, supporting and connecting local churches for justice (systemic change) work in their local communities, across the state and beyond. 3) Advocating diversity, inclusiveness, and cultural competency.

News & Announcements

Winter Preparedness

Winter Weather Is Coming — Is Your Church Prepared?

As temperatures drop across Northern Illinois, churches are encouraged to take steps to protect their buildings, parsonages and properties from winter weather. Frozen pipes…

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Seven Years of Connection, Service and Ministry: Celebrating Amania Drane

Amania Drane will transition out of her role as Project Manager with the Northern Illinois Conference in January 2027 to pursue a personal calling relat…

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Immigration Law and Justice Offers Hope

Immigration Law and Justice of Northern Illinois recently gathered more than 160 supporters at its annual fundraising event in Aurora, raising $40,500 toward a $60,000 goal to provide fr…

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2027 NIC Youth Retreat: Love Does!

Youth from five NIC churches gathered in September for the 2026 Fall Youth Retreat, themed “Love Does!” Through worship, small-group discussions, outdoor activities and time together, partici…

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