Northern Illinois Conference - UMC

06/23/2026

Here's a summary of Annual Conference's hope-filled decisions and activities.
https://www.umcnic.org/news/187th-northern-illinois-annual-conference-summary-report-june-14-16-2026

06/22/2026

Rev. Christian C**n, NIC's director of congregational development, has come to recognize that there is no yet-to-be-discovered magic program or resource that will help the church turn its fortunes around. However, we have historical traditions that are sometimes underused or forgotten: practices hiding in plain sight. Read about some examples.
https://www.umcnic.org/news/turn-around-resources-in-hiding-in-plain-sight

06/22/2026

"I am a better man and Christian because of those who have accompanied me," says Bishop Dan Schwerin about the practice of noticing, sharing life and time with, knowing what breaks people’s hearts. "I trust God has called people into your path who also need the alongside way." How might you practice it?
https://www.umcnic.org/news/is-walking-alongside-a-third-sacrament

06/19/2026

"Juneteenth ought not be a celebration only for those in the Africana tradition, but for all of God’s people," says Discipleship Ministries. Here are some of their Juneteenth worship resources:

Juneteenth ought not be a celebration only for those in the Africana tradition, but for all of God’s people.

06/19/2026

Three district administrative assistant positions are open. Deadline to apply: June 23. Read more: https://www.umcnic.org/2026DAAJobs

06/18/2026

View and download photos from Annual Conference: https://www.flickr.com/photos/umcnicac/albums/

06/17/2026

Watch this photo montage of Annual Conference by Steven Stanes.

06/17/2026

So long, conference session members! Thank you for your hard work.

Next two years' conference dates:
June 14-16, 2027
June 12-14, 2028

06/16/2026

We celebrate significant ministry anniversaries this year: full clergy rights for women (70 years), UM Volunteers in Mission (50 years), the Northern Illinois Conference's decision to become a Reconciling Conference (40 years), and the establishment of the order of deacons (30 years).

2026 is a year of significant ministry anniversaries in The United Methodist Church, for full clergy rights for women (70 years), UM Volunteers in Mission (50 years), the Northern Illinois Conference's decision to become a Reconciling Conference (40 years), and the establishment of the order of deac...

06/16/2026

https://www.umcnic.org/2026BishopsAppeal
https://www.umc.org/en/how-we-serve/umcgiving/apportioned-funds/ministerial-education-fund-ministry-article