From our Bishop: Love Each Other Like Members of Your Family
Bishop Schwerin calls on United Methodists to reclaim the deep Christian call to love our neighbors—especially those who are suffering. Reflecting on lessons of emp…
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
Bishop Schwerin calls on United Methodists to reclaim the deep Christian call to love our neighbors—especially those who are suffering. Reflecting on lessons of emp…
To support efforts to relieve damage caused by catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country over the Independence Day weekend, individuals may donate through their church to UMCOR U.S. D…
In her reflection, Rev. Danita R. Anderson celebrates Annual Conference 2025 and recalls her own ordination journey, now over four decades in ministry. She lif…
At the 2025 Northern Illinois Annual Conference, the NIC Anti-Racism Task Force unveiled the Arts & Culture Quilt—a powerful symbol of unity, justice, and cultural pride.…