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Justice and Mercy Ministries

Justice and Mercy ministries include the following committees, boards, and organizations to address systemic issues of poverty, prejudice, and other social concerns:

Ethnic Caucuses

  • BMCR: Sylvia Oglesby Email National website: www.bmcrumc.org
  • Hispanic/Latino Ministry Team Co-chairs: Lino Aragon Email and Elsa Noemi Meza Email
  • Fellowship Asian American:  Jeremiah Lee Email
  • Korean Caucus: Hyo Sun Oh Email

News & Announcements

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Is Walking Alongside a Third Sacrament?

"Our sacraments are baptism and the Eucharist," Bishop Dan Schwerin says. "They are gifts for pilgrims, a bath and a meal. Surely walking alongside is another ancient embodiment of Jesus…

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Council of Bishops Gather Leaders to Envision UMC's Future

This October, the United Methodist Council of Bishops will host leaders from the episcopal areas around the world in Calgary, Canada, for "Emboldened by the Spirit: Im…

Finance Report

Balanced Budget Approved; Apportionment Receipts Rising

The 2027 apportioned budget for the Northern Illinois Conference will be $5,647,000, which is an increase of $539,000 over the 2026 approved budget. Apportionment receipt…

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Almost 200 March for Justice for Immigrants

About 150 Northern Illinois United Methodists marched to demonstrate their support of justice for immigrants on June 15, near the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center.

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