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Registration Opens April 1!
- April 1-30: $155
- May 1-23: $170
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- There will be NO on-site registration.
- Payment will only be accepted via Credit Card. We are no longer able to accept check payments.
Hotel Registration is Open
Reservations with a group discount are again available at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. Rooms can be reserved from Sun., June 8, to Tues., June 10. The cost is $190 per night plus applicable state and local taxes.
Child Care
Child Care for Annual Conference 2025 will be hosted by Schaumburg: Our Saviour's UMC in conjunction with Schaumburg: Our Redeemer's UMC. It is open for children of registered Annual Conference members ages 6 months to 12 years old. Registration opens April 1. Learn more.
Constitutional Amendment Voting
Voting for the Constitutional Amendments passed at General Conference will be in the afternoon of Tues., June 10. Please plan accordingly. You can learn more by downloading the summary sheet or attending an educational zoom.
Other things to note:
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Proposed Legislation and Historical Documents are due April 1. The documents will be posted by May 9. The submission form is open here.
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Mass Choir: The worship team is looking for individuals to sing during the Celebration of Ministry Service on Monday, June 9, at 7 p.m.
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Volunteers: Help is needed for a successful Annual Conference. We need registration volunteers, ushers/plenary pages, greeters, information desk volunteers and more to help Annual Conference run smoothly and efficiently. Sign up here.
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AC 2025 Mission Challenge
The NIC Board of Global Ministries is collecting items for homecare kits and personal dignity kits for Midwest Mission. Obtain items from their list of most needed items and bring them to the mission truck, which will be parked in the east lot of the convention center on Mon., June 9, and Tues., June 10. Learn more.
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For more than 30 years, United Voices for Children (UVC) has helped congregations serve Northern Illinois' most vulnerable populations through our partnership with Kids Above All, MYSI and Rosecrance. Be a part of this important work by supporting UVC's Fifth Sunday Appeal on Sunday, March 30. Through this collaborative giving effort, United Methodist congregations of all sizes can make a real difference in the lives of at-risk children, youth and families. Learn more.
HOW TO GIVE: Write a check to your local church and write, “United Methodist UMCOR Sunday offering” in the memo line. Churches can give through the NIC Apportionment process.
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Grant Opportunities for Churches Looking to Help Immigrants
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UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration Grant: UMC churches in the U.S. can help immigrants, migrants and refugees living in their local communities. UMCOR’s Mustard Seed Migration Grant program provides congregations with up to $2,000 for a one-time, community-based service project. The application is open and up to 100 churches will be awarded a grant. Grants are accepted on a rolling basis through Sept. 1. Learn more.
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GCORR Action Fund Grant: The General Commission on Religion and Race is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025-2026 CORR Action Fund grant cycle. This funding opportunity supports initiatives that promote equity, intercultural competency, and justice within the church and broader communities. GCORR seeks proposals that address the realities of immigration. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for projects lasting up to 12 months. The application deadline is May 15. Learn more.
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Start Planning Your VBS Now
It is not too early to start planning your Vacation Bible School. Cokesbury has announced their programs for the summer. These are not the only options. Don't forget to check with other churches for the opportunity to do a program swap or to collaborate. Learn more.
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Suicide Hotline available
For those contemplating suicide or who just desperately need someone with whom to talk. It is confidential and free. Just call 988. The service has also been expanded for Spanish-speaking persons and deaf or hard-of-hearing persons, including those who use American Sign Language.
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Other Resources
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#BeUMC Resources -Tool Kits, Social Media Kits, Graphics, and more.
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Social Media Shareables - Free graphics for social media for different events, months, and ministries. (Through Outreach, log-in is needed, but resources are free)
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UMC Giving Resources - Mission Moments, Special Sunday Info, Leader Kits, Pew Cards, and more.
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United Media Resource Center - Lending library of Christian materials for local churches, small groups, pastors, children, and individuals.
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