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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.

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Seeking Peace through Sharing and Caring

The Muslim Methodist Iftar Dinner was a heartfelt evening of unity, reflection, and shared commitment to peace. Embracing the theme “Seeking Peace Through Sharing and Caring,” faith lea…

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Love of Neighbor Drives Elgin: First UMC's Recovery from Roof Loss

As storms raced across much of the Midwest late on March 14, 2025, what is believed to be a microburst tore half the roof off of the 101-year-old building of F…

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UM Missionaries see lives changed in Asia and Africa

United Methodist Global Ministries missionaries Rev. Jonathan McCurley (Japan) and Rev. Dexter Ceballos (Mongolia) visited local congregations in February, sharing powerful…

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Have you made your contribution?

In an effort to be more transparent, the Finance and Administration office is going to be consistently sharing where we are as a conference are in regards to the giving versus what is needed fo…

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