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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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Churches Gave Generously at Annual Conference 2026

Northern Illinois Conference members and churches gave generously to three opportunities at Annual Conference this year, June 14-16. The Bishop’s Appeal so far has raised $30,…

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Show off your Northern Illinois Conference pride with polo shirts, T-shirts, and more branded with the NIC logo.

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Practicing Hope Requires Leading Courageously 

Eugene Williams, Northern Illinois Conference co-lay leader, says that to practice hope, we must take brave actions. "Giving up power and extending equity is hard to do; especial…

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Turn-Around Resources in Hiding in Plain Sight

Rev. Christian Coon, the NIC director of congregational development, once thought there might be some yet-to-be-discovered magic program or resource that is going to help the chur…

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