General Conference 2020 (2024) Updates
The UMC General Conference (postponed from 2020) came to order on the morning of April 23. Follow daily reports focusing on topics of interest to Northern Illinois Conference readers.
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)
- Doc. 600 - 2020 Budget
- Doc. 700.17 - Apportionment Formula (Corrected Version)
- Explanatory Materials
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!