In Sympathy: Helen M. Gibbons
Mrs. Helen M. Gibbons, the spouse of Rev. James Gibbons, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
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.
Mrs. Helen M. Gibbons, the spouse of Rev. James Gibbons, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Rev. Bill L. Bryan, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Mrs. Lorraine Cheek, surviving spouse of the deceased member Rev. Roger E Cheek of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025
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