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Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m.

Glenview UMC

Worship service with special music and testimonials from a variety of individuals and groups around the District. Learn more.

Humboldt Park UMC migrant ministry featured in Sojourners Magazine

Since Texas began sending migrants to Chicago in 2022, the city has welcomed over 30,000 newcomers. A Sojourners magazine article asked Rev. Paula Cripps-Vallejo about Humboldt Park UMC’s ministry to the new neighbors. “The majority of Latinx congregations do this because this is what it means to welcome Jesus as Jesus welcomed us,” Rev. Cripps-Vallejo said. Read more.

Legislation & Historical Documents are Posted

All legislation to be voted on at Annual Conference is available online. The legislation packet includes the budget and nominations. The Historical documents are also posted online, and are a great way to read about what is happening within our conference.

Registration is open until May 29

• Register as a lay or clergy voting member: $130
• Register for free as a guest: includes meal registration 
• There is no in-person registration for meals or voting members.

Reserve Your Hotel Room

Make your hotel reservations under the NIC room block and pricing for the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center at 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg. Reserve online or call (888) 236-2427. Rates may increase after May 24.

Sign up for Blueprint for Wellness Health Screenings

Screenings are available for anyone on the conference health plans, including spouses. The screening involves one blood draw and a few measurements. Over 25 key indicators are measured, providing valuable information about several common health risks. Earn $100 for participating annually. Visit your Wespath Benefits Access account and choose "Biometric Screening." Read more.

Cheryl Weaver Named CBO for NIC and Wisconsin 

Rev. Cheryl Weaver, who recently began work as the chief benefits officer for Wisconsin Conference, will also serve NIC in that role beginning June 1. NIC has been without a CBO since 2020. When the North Central Jurisdiction confirmed in January that Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Conferences would share the same bishop (while remaining separate conferences), the NIC board of pensions began conversing with Wisconsin about possibly sharing a CBO. Read more. 

Apportionment Highlight - Black College Fund

This graduation season, the Apportionment highlight is the Black College Fund. One of the most significant ways The United Methodist Church helps make quality education accessible to all is through The Black College Fund. 

As a denomination, the United Methodist Church supports the largest number of fully accredited historically Black colleges and universities in the United States. This fund is managed through the Black College Fund Office connected to the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

HOW TO GIVE: Write a check to your local church and write, “Black College Fund” in the memo line. Churches can give through the NIC Apportionment process. Learn more.

 HAPPENING AROUND THE CONFERENCE

LOCAL CHURCH RESOURCES

50 Ways to Welcome a New Pastor

It is the time of the year when many churches will be welcoming a new pastor. Congregations can help a new pastor get off to a strong start with these 50 Ways to acclimate a new pastor and make that new pastor feel truly welcome. Read more.

Honor Juneteenth This Year

Juneteenth (June 19) marks the day in 1865 when U.S. federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and ensure all African Americans were freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed.

Let Juneteenth be a time when people of Christian faith—especially white Christians—recommit to, evoke, stand on, and live out the promises of God to deliver all people everywhere from bondage and oppression. Read more.

Rev. Brittany Isaac

Lake North District Superintendent

bisaac@umcnic.org

312-346-9766 ext. 785

Debra Rogers

Administrative Assistant

drogers@umcnic.org

630-465-2941

Do you have news to share?

We are always looking for stories of what is happening in your church.  We welcome articles from churches highlighting ministries, outreach, and missions that tell the story of being vital Christians. Events considered should be of conference-wide appeal and United Methodist-related. 

District eNews are sent out the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Please submit stories and events by end of business on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. Space is limited. Stories of fewer than 250 words are preferred. Submissions will be edited at the discretion of Communications staff. Information can be emailed to communications@umcnic.org.

Check out our Submit News page for more details. 

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