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…
Saturday, Nov. 16
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road, Malta, IL. Click here for driving directions.
Registration cost: $10. The deadline is Nov. 13. Off-site childcare at Malta UMC is available. Please note: the deadline to order a box lunch has passed due to Kishwaukee College catering requirements.
Legislation
(we recommend downloading to your personal devices and/or printing materials ahead of time)
Other Documents
Pre-Conference Briefings
The NIC Council on Finance and Administration hosted two opportunities, in-person and via webinar, for conference members to learn more about the legislation for the special session. The in-person briefing was held Nov. 2 at Sycamore UMC. The webinar was held Nov. 4. Click here for the recording.
Mission Collection
The Midwest Mission Distribution Center will have its truck parked outside Kishwaukee College from 8 am - 9 am on Nov. 16 to collect donations for Hurricane Dorian relief for the Bahamas. Click here for a list of items needed and bring them before you check-in for the Special Session! Thank you for your support!
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…
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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Some 657 lay and clergy members of Northern Illinois Conference gathered to practice hope at their annual session, held June 14-16 at the Schaumburg (I…