Summer mission trips: Serving near and far
This summer, churches across Northern Illinois lived out their faith through mission trips near and far—serving neighbors in local communities, repairing homes in Appalachia, and supp…
The mission of SBC 21 is to transform, revitalize, nurture, build and sustain strong Black Congregations to make a greater and more prophetic witness for Jesus Christ in the world today. SBC 21 is a part of the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church's comprehensive program to build new faith communities, strengthen, engage, equip, and deploy leaders to transform their churches, their communities, and the world.
Chair: Sylvia Oglesby Email
This summer, churches across Northern Illinois lived out their faith through mission trips near and far—serving neighbors in local communities, repairing homes in Appalachia, and supp…
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
This summer, churches across the conference brought vacation Bible school to life, each one putting its own unique spin on the beloved tradition. From creative scheduling and special…
Bishop Schwerin calls on United Methodists to reclaim the deep Christian call to love our neighbors—especially those who are suffering. He urges faithful action—thr…