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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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Cavegardenlight

Easter Message from Bishop Dan Schwerin: The Ongoing Power of God’s Love Over Finality

"Resurrection is not merely something that happened once or will happen someday," says Bishop Dan Schwerin in his Easter message. "Resurr…

Planting

Learn to Start a Green Team and More at Creation Care Summit, May 2

A Creation-Care Summit on May 2, 9 a.m. to noon, will teach how to engage one's community, build green teams, reduce energy bills, and plant native plants.

Hopechernich

Laity Convocation Offers Many Reasons to Hope

"Moving Forward with Hope," this year's Laity Convocation held on March 21, featured a presentation on taking risks to help immigrant neighbors, Bishop Schwerin's exhortations on h…

Storiesmatter

Communications Audit Seeks Church Members' Input

To disseminate conference and denominational news and information more effectively, the Northern Illinois Conference is undergoing a communications audit. Big Heart Creative of…

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