May 15, 2026

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Reverend Michelle Hughes Resigns

Rev. Michelle Hughes has resigned from her position as Designated Associate Conference Minister. Her final day of ministry is July 6, 2026. 

Throughout her brief time as Designated Associate Conference Minister, Rev. Michelle has accompanied clergy and congregations with care, wisdom, and thoughtful leadership. She enthusiastically performed Services of Installation, Ordinations, Services of Release, and provided excellent support and leadership to the CMA and FVA Committees on Ministry. Rev. Michelle's contributions to the life of the Illinois Conference have been meaningful and deeply appreciated.

Please join us in offering prayers of gratitude and blessing for Rev. Michelle as she begins the next chapter in her journey. We wish her every blessing and continued success in the days ahead.

We will share more information about transition plans and interim coverage for ministry responsibilities as it becomes available.

Blessings,

Rev. Dr. Terrill N. Murff

Interim Conference Minister

Link to email announcement

May 17th – Mental Health Sunday

UCC Wellness Ministries

Mental Health Sunday is recognized within the UCC on the 3rd Sunday of May, or any other Sunday a church chooses.

Identifying a Mental Health Sunday is a way for your congregation to begin or continue providing education and support to your members on mental health and wellness.

Worship Resources are available from the UCC Mental Health Network.

Other Resources are also available.

UCCMPS Delegation to Palestine August 2026

UCC Movement for Palestinian Solidarity (UCCMPS) is organizing a UCC Delegation to Palestine August 5-14, 2026, and you’re invited to consider joining us. Here you’ll find a one-page description of that experience.

Working with its partners at Sabeel (the Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre in Jerusalem), UCCMPS spent a year designing an experience that will deepen relationships, expand capacity for “costly” solidarity, and inspire participants individually for the critically urgent work ahead.

Our intention is to travel with at least 15, and as many as 30 leaders, and to meet Palestinian Christians face to face, hear their first-hand testimonies and wrestle with the implications of their call for solidarity, resistance and friendship in a moment of excruciating violence and immense need.

We understand that the situation in the Middle East is unstable and dangerous at present; if we cannot travel in August, we hope to organize a delegation to travel in 2027.

Please use the QR code here to indicate your interest in this delegation moving forward. If you respond, you’ll be invited to a special Zoom session in May, during which our Palestinian partners will answer questions about the delegation, its timing, safety issues and more. Again, whether we’re able to travel in August, or whether the delegation moves ahead in 2027, we’re eager to find a lively and committed UCC contingent and to build on the powerful connections UCCMPS has made with these remarkable Palestinian partners.

Questions? Contact the Rev. Dave Grishaw-Jones, Delegation Planning Team, UCCMPS at davidgj@ccdurham.org. See more about UCCMPS.

Church World Service (CWS) Period Packs for International Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28

International Menstrual Hygiene Day is May 28 and across the country, congregations and community groups are assembling CWS Period Packs to help ensure essential supplies are available for neighbors facing difficult times in the U.S. and around the world.

If you’re wondering how to begin, you can order a CWS Kits Party Pack to simplify the process. When you order a Party Pack, we send the supplies, instructions, boxes and return shipping labels — you gather your group and assemble. 

Perfect for youth groups, mission committees and service days.

📆Choose a date that works for you.

👥Gather a small group. 

📦Host a packing event.

 Get started here.

Nollau Leadership Institute Class of 2026-27 Enrollment

The Council for Health & Human Service Ministries (CHHSM)

1st Retreat: May 18-22, 2026 

2nd Retreat: October 5–9, 2026

CHHSM Annual Gathering: March 15-19, 2027

Bellwether Farm, 4655 SR-60, Wakeman, OH 44889

The Nollau Leadership Institute is CHHSM's signature program. Enrollment is open: short online application. A limited number of tuition scholarships are available to help offset the cost of the program.

Grounded in the health and human service organizations of the United Church of Christ, this program offers a unique space in which to experience leadership formation. Through retreats, online interactions, and peer mentoring, this program supports leadership formation through a variety of learning modalities and within a community of practice.

Learn more about the curriculum here.

The program consists of two in-person retreats at Bellwether Farm, online interactions in between the retreats, and an additional day of programming at the 2027 CHHSM Annual Gathering, which includes the commissioning of the class as Diakonal Ministers. 

2026-27 Schedule:

1st Retreat: May 18-22, 2026 

2nd Retreat: October 5–9, 2026

CHHSM Annual Gathering: March 15-19, 2027

Location Information:

Retreat Center: Bellwether Farm, 4655 SR-60, Wakeman, OH 44889

2026 PAAM Sunday materials available!

Pacific Islander and Asian American Ministries of the UCC 2026 Convocation

Theme: Josiah Generation: Going Deeper in Faith

Irvine United Congregational Church, California

June 24-27, 2026

Celebrating PAAM Sunday 2026 in the spirit of faith made visible through love, justice, and action. This year’s theme, “Do the Works,” calls the church to move beyond words and to embody Christ’s welcome, courage, and compassion in the world.

As we honor Pacific Islander and Asian American Ministries during the first Sunday of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, we warmly invite all congregations to join in this celebration and witness, as an opportunity to learn, worship, stand in solidarity together, and taste the diversity within and beyond the United Church of Christ.

You can use the worship materials on one of the Sundays in May, host a panel discussion, or explore an AAPI book or film together to deepen your connection with our AAPI siblings. May we all be inspired to serve with hope, unity, and bold witness.

Download the PAAM Sunday 2026 worship materials here.

'United in Spirit,

Diverse in Sound'

UCCMA Biennial National Conference

www.uccma.org

July 8–11, 2026

First Community Church in Columbus, Ohio 

Early Bird Registration extended through May 31

Conference 2026: United in Spirit, Diverse in Sound will offer workshops, worship services, concerts, optional activities and networking to church musicians and worship leaders.

The First Community Church of Columbus, Ohio, which is affiliated with both the Disciples of Christ (DOC) and the United Church of Christ (UCC), will host the conference. Attendees will have access to a wide range of activities designed to refine musical skills and provide valuable resources and ideas for expressing God's Spirit creatively, especially during challenging times. This in-person event is open to all.

Scholarship Opportunity!

The John Stansell Fund is available to UCCMA and UCC members who wish to attend our national conference for the first time but may be limited by financial constraints. For more information or to apply for scholarships, contact Eric Dundore, UCCMA President.

Detailed information here.

Register here. Early-bird discounts available through May 31

United Church of Christ Musicians Association

Facing Local Church Challenges Today

Association of Interim Ministers (AIM) 

Retreat / Conference

SAVE THIS DATE: September 30 - October 1, 2026

Pilgrim Park Camp and Conference Center

26449 1340 N. Ave, Princeton, IL 61356-8790

Save this date! The 2026 AIM Retreat will focus on bringing the skills of trained intentional Interim Ministers to smaller churches in transition. 

Rev. Eric Quinney-Burnard, our presenter, has experience inspiring local church leaders to lead their congregations in growth. This allows a single Interim Minister to consult with multiple congregations that would otherwise not be able to afford this informed guidance. Attendees will leave with an in-depth understanding of what challenges our local churches face today, the problems they pose, and practical pastoral responses to them.

This event is intended to enrich the lives of all clergy, as well as lay leaders and anyone involved with church ministry.

Rev. Eric Quinney–Burnard has been ordained for over 40 years. In that time, he served in a variety of capacities, from small to large congregations in urban, suburban, and rural communities. He served in single and multiple-staffed congregations. He has served in single–parish, dual–parish and tri-parish. For much of his 40 years, he has been engaged in Transitional Ministry of some form.

Contact Rev. Tom Cici or Rev. Doug Zimmerman.

The Great Lakes Creation Collaborative Retreat 2026

At Waters’ Edge: Sacred Relations

United Church of Christ & United Church of Canada

August 23 at 4 pm to August 25 at 11 am, 2026

Five Oaks Retreat Centre

1 Bethel Rd, Paris, ON, CANADA N3L 3E3

The Great Lakes Collaborative (GLC) is a network of people from all of the UCC Conferences that touch on a Great Lake, as well as our partners in the United Church of Canada. 

The focus is on creation care, especially the sustainability and care of the Great Lakes and other bodies of freshwater. This is the GLC’s 4th Annual Event and the first one hosted by the United Church of Canada. 

For more information:

Kathy Douglas, kathymdouglas@hotmail.com, cell: 519 441 0656 (Canada) or

Lisa Hart, Lhart@wcucc.org, cell: 608-438-1571 (US)

Register here.

Cottage Rentals for June

at Tower Hill Camp

2173 Tower Hill Rd, Sawyer, MI 49125

Anderson Cottage & Bungalow: Each features an open kitchen, dining and living room, plus a full bath, two bedrooms and a sleeping porch that sleeps up to six people.

The Cottages: Each of our three cottages have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, lovely screened porch and can sleep up to six people.

To reserve, call 269-426-3881 or email office@towerhillcamp.org.

Download the flyer here and PowerPoint here.

UCC Sports Camp ‘26 at Pilgrim Park

Princeton, Illinois

Kids who've finished grades 6, 7, 8, 9

June 21-27, 2026

The UCC Sports Camp is wholesome, builds confidence and fosters leadership skills. No matter the level of your kids' athletic abilities they will enjoy team oriented sports and other creative activities that promote sportsmanship and relationships over winning.

Camp at a reduced cost of $325, with limited spots are available. If you have any questions please email Andrew Larsen and/or Matt Rodgers.

Register here.

2026 Season Tower Hill Camp and Retreat Center

• HUG Camp July 5-10, completed 4th-11th grades, $550 Directors: Carol Currier-Frighetto and Donna Boyko. HUG Camp is a place where God Helps Us Grow memories and friendships that lasts FOREVER! Double the fun by bringing a friend!
• HUG Tenderfoot July 8-10, completed K-3rd grade, $330 Director: Tom March. HUG Tenderfoot gives younger campers the opportunity to experience camp in an abbreviated timeframe suited for their age group! Meet new friends and interact in a very welcoming environment!
• Godstock Camp July 19-24, completed 3rd-9th grade, $550 Directors: Jamie Kirscher and Theresa Graben. Godstock is a week-long camp where youth can make life-long friendships while connecting with nature and their faith. Activities including campfires, sports, games, beach time, archery, worship, and more.
• Godstock Tenderfoot, July 22-24, completed K-3rd grade, $330 Directors: Cindy and Allen White. Campers will engage in activities both with and separate from the larger Godstock campers. Activities: crafts, games, beach time, worship and more.
• Brush Harbor Retreat for Clergy of Color, October 1-3, $250/person Retreat Leader: Eyvette Jones-Johnson. As Clergy, you constantly pour into others; our job is to pour into you. Come to connect deeply with your peers surrounded by the healing power of nature. Learn, write, release, and laugh out loud! Give yourself the gift of renewal and remembrance.  Participant registration

Creation Care Camp

August 3-6, 2026

$300/person with scholarships available

Tower Hill Camp

Join us this August 3-6 at Tower Hill. Youth, parents, grandparents, and all other adults welcome! Youth are free right now, accompanied by a paying adult!

Today’s world is overwhelming with multiple and critical issues surrounding and sometimes assaulting us…not the least of which is climate change.

When I took the prediction seriously by the vast majority of the world’s climatologists… that the earth will be uninhabitable by 2700…I became fearful for the lives of my grandkids as to whether they will live to my age of 81!

But faith buoyed me up as I realized that I don’t believe God created our good earth just to have us destroy it! That’s why a group of us (Illinois Conference Creation Care Team) have put our heads together and created a Creation Care Camp. Additionally, our Creation Care Committee is a resource team available to support local churches with climate care.

We believe that climate change doesn’t have to be an overwhelming downer but poses an opportunity for us to make a difference for the sake of our good earth and its populations, starting with ourselves, families, churches, and communities.

We believe in climate education, spiritual direction, climate action, and advocacy. This is exactly what the Creation Care Camp is!

We’ll hear from Lake Michigan experts, listen to the Native Peoples' understanding of earth as sacred, and learn how to help our churches develop “Green Teams”. We’ll also silently experience God’s creation each morning as we immerse ourselves in nature. Plus, we’ll enjoy Lake Michigan and campfires.

Tower Hill Camp Director: David Russell

2026 Creation Care Camp Teaser Trailer

2026 Creation Care Camp Flyer



Questions? Contact creationcareilucc@fccge.org

Register here or by scanning the QR code to the left.

Use either with the discount code: CreationCareKid

Interfaith Family Pride Fest

First Congregational Church of Evanston

June 14, 2026, from 2 - 5 pm CT

Raymond Park, Evanston, IL

Join us for our third annual Interfaith Family Pride Fest. This celebration of Queerness and the LGBTQ+ community welcomes performers, artists, and booths to Raymond Park for an afternoon of family fun, popcorn, ice cream, and cotton candy.

The event is free and open to everyone.

See you there!

Trip to the Holy Land with Illinois Clergy

October, 2026

I am co-leading a trip to the Holy Land this October

and inviting all interested clergy

from the Illinois Conference UCC to join the group.

Please email me for the details: Pastor Eric Ogi

Two UCC Climate Hope Affiliates Webinars

Xavier Boatright on Bipartisan Legislation in 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12 pm CT

Witness Climate Hope Affiliates in action while also learning about current bipartisan legislation in Congress that relates to climate change, housing, and weatherization. We will hear from Xavier Boatright who serves as the Sierra Club’s Executive Director for Clean Energy and Electrification.

Register here to join us!

Climate Action Assembly

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12 pm CT

The Climate Action Assembly will feature two presentations on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12 pm CT.

1. Members of Wellesley Village Church will share about how they replaced their oil-fired HVAC system with a geothermal system that will reduce the church’s overall greenhouse gas emissions by 75% as they continue on the path toward net-zero emissions. 
2. Rev. John Rogers of Union Congregational Church of Montclair, New Jersey will share about a program of international solidarity centered around the climate leaders in the Mayan communities of Belize.

Register here to join us!

Celebrate Africa Day

May 25, 2026

Ahead of Africa Day on May 25, I am reflecting on United Nations Resolution A/80/L.48 titled, “Declaration of the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialized Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime against Humanity,” which passed on March 25, 2026. 

The resolution was spearheaded by Ghana, the UN Africa Group, and the African Union—in consultation with the Congressional Black Caucus in the USA and the Caribbean Nations (CARICOM). 

Read more here by Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith.

Vacation Bible School & Summer Children's Resources

Practical Resources for Churches (PRC)

Free Resources:

Check out our free Vacation Bible School Tips and Programs and other resources from Concordia Supply.

Each year they offer a free VBS Resource Guide with information about the most popular programs and tips for running your VBS on the Ministry Tools Resource Center. This site has articles on administration, crafts, curriculum, games, skits, etc. 

Other resources from the PRC:

VBS Alternative: All Together Now

JUNE 2026 Bedtime Stories and Prayers RCL year A

Summer 2026 Full Summer Strategy

Summer 2026 Sunday Morning Suite Pack

Summer 2026 Contemplative Summer Pack

Summer 2026 Home Connections Pack

Webinars:

Full Day VBS – it’s not that scary!

VBS 2021

SALT Project Resources for Lent, Easter, Summer and Beyond

Changes to Know About for Illinois Snap/Link, Work Requirements and Immigration Eligibility for Medicaid

Advocate Health Care/Aurora Health Care

Illinois SNAP/Link Eligibility Changes

In Illinois, work requirement waivers have ended, impacting approximately 340,000 residents. Here's what that means:

• The age limit for work requirements has increased from 54 to 64 years of age.
• Adults ages 18–64 without dependents must work, volunteer, or participate in approved training for 80 hours per month to remain eligible*
• Parent exemptions are now limited to those with children under age 14.
• Automatic exemptions for veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and young adults aging out of foster care have been eliminated.
• Some legally present immigrants may lose eligibility beginning April 1, 2026

*Work Requirements

Both SNAP and Medicaid have expanded age and work requirements for eligibility for benefits. Medicaid eligibility requires adults ages 19-64 without dependent children to work at least 80 hours per month. SNAP eligibility requires adults aged 18–64 without dependents under 14 must work at least 80 hours per month.

What counts as work?

Here is a list of things that beneficiaries can report. These are called “qualifying activities.”

Paid employment

• Enrollment in an educational program. This can include: a certificate program, technical program, or degree program, at least half-time (6 credits)
• Participation in job training or workforce development programs
• Community volunteering--unpaid work for nonprofits, faith communities, food pantries, or community centers that can verify hours.
• Your faith community can help by making volunteer opportunities available to community members looking for hours for "qualifying activities."

Immigrant Eligibility for Medicaid

Effective October 2026, these adult groups will no longer qualify for Medicaid:

• Refugees and asylum seekers 
• Victims of domestic violence and trafficking  

These groups will still qualify:

• Children under 19
• Pregnant people
• Green card holders living in the US for 5+ years 
• Cuban and Haitian immigrants
• Compact of Free Association (COFA) migrants-- Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau

Dream, Dare, Disrupt

How Experiments, Risk, & Embracing Failure Can Build Life-Giving Ministry

www.freedompress.org

Whether you’re leading a congregation, launching a new ministry, or wondering how to move forward in a changing world, Dream, Dare, Disrupt will empower you to lead with imagination, align your gifts with God’s calling, and cultivate a culture where big ideas can take root and grow.

Ministry has never been about playing it safe. Matt Rawle and Rachel Billups give you permission to dream big, trust God, and try something new.

Order here.

Into The Prayground

This publication link gives you the plans you need to create a dynamic children's moment that coordinates with a meaningful activity in your prayground. No prayground? No problem! These can be accomplished in the pews, as well! Into The Prayground has:

• ideas for your children's moment following the RCL passage for the day
• materials list of what you need for the connecting activity (most use what you have in your supply closet!)
• basics of how to create your prayground
• plans for each week of the month

This is a digital file; no physical product will be sent. You will receive the link to the download at the completion of purchase: Order here.

Ministry With Youth

Here are youth group ideas, arranged by category, none of them taking significant human or financial resources. Download: 101 ideas to do this summer with your teens.

Discover how to use the Ikea Effect in constructing faith with Gen Z. This article is a great springboard.

4 Ways to Engage Millennials and Gen Z in Generosity

by Cesie Delve Scheuermann

I wrote a check the other day. Even for this old Boomer, it was an unusual experience. My handwriting was terrible. I hope the bank can read the numbers I scribbled out, let alone my signature. Check writing is so Last Century.

Free Will is my favorite go-to for (free) excellent webinars. Recently, they hosted How to Effectively Fundraise from Millennials and Gen Z in 2026.

This is where I learned that only 8% of Millennials (ages 30-45) prefer to pay by check, and only 25% of Gen Z (ages 14-29) have ever written a check. I also learned that 46% of all U.S. adults did not write a check in 2023. That number will, obviously, continue to increase over time. Churches take note.

There was much more to discover about Millennials and Gen Z in this webinar. Here are my takeaways:

Offer them a digital way to give. Churches that long for younger members need to get in the digital game. Make it easy for their generosity to shine. Offer online giving, QR codes, and electronic kiosks (e.g., The Square) during worship. The offering plate is quickly becoming a relic to younger generations.

Communicate differently. That means texting them (nearly a 100% open rate), developing personalized emails, and directly messaging them through social media. In addition, short iPhone videos (think 2-minutes) will capture their attention far more effectively than an email. Here’s an eye-opener: 19% of Millennials never listen to their voicemails (well, that explains why my kids never return my calls).

Give them the opportunity to meaningfully volunteer. If you ask Millennials or Gen Zs to volunteer (which you should do), make sure it’s an opportunity that best meshes with their skills and passions. That means you need to have a conversation with them to find out about their skills and passions. Have that cup of coffee.

Help them be in service to the world. Your outreach to the community is one of the biggest draws for Millennials and Gen Z. Develop more and varied connections to the community. Invite them to participate.

Another thing to note:

Millennials and some Gen Zs are coming into their own financially. Why? Over the next two decades, a whopping $124 trillion will transfer from Baby Boomers to younger generations through legacy gifts. Some Millennials have already been a part of that wealth transfer.

Bottom line:

Younger generations are primed to give to congregations and organizations they feel are authentic, have purpose, and are a place where they belong. It will take educating them so that they know their stewardship/philanthropy matters. It will depend on developing meaningful relationships with them. It will mean doing things differently – things that will take some effort and get you out of your comfort zone. The result? More joyful and meaningful generosity. What a blessing that will be for all generations.

You can reach Cesie at inspiringgenerosity@gmail.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/inspiringgenerosity or at CesieScheuermann.com.

Racial Justice Workshops

The purpose of these workshops is to equip lay and clergy leaders with shared concepts and vocabulary to recognize racism in our midst and take action to undo interpersonal, systemic, and cultural forms of racism and create communities of liberation where all can thrive.

There are three different workshops being offered in 2026, some for Authorized Ministers and some for both Authorized Ministers and Lay Leaders. 

Click on the links below for descriptions and registration for the following courses:

Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers & Lay Leaders - Foundations

May 16, 2026, 8:30am - 5:30pm ET, online via Zoom

Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers & Lay Leaders - Renewal: Practicing Anti-Racism Together

June 6, 2026, 8:30am - 5:30pm ET, online via Zoom

Questions about how these workshops relate to Racial Justice requirements many Associations have for Authorized Ministers? Review these Frequently Asked Questions.

Download the flyer here.

Summer Academy at Georgetown University

2026 Center on Faith and Justice Summer Academy, Washington, D.C.

June 14-18, 2026

We are currently accepting applications for our 2026 Faith and Justice Summer Academy. At a moment when authoritarian movements are gaining ground and democratic norms are eroding both at home and abroad, we believe that moral and courageous faith leadership is needed more than ever.

Since 2022, the Center on Faith and Justice has run a Summer Academy designed specifically for pastors, seminarians, graduate students, and those serving in ministry at the intersection of faith and public life.

The Faith + Justice Certificate Program equips graduate students, seminarians, pastors, and faith leaders with the moral vision and practical skills to engage their faith in civic life and lead their communities in the work of justice. Combining formative content from classroom lectures, workshops, and guest speakers with congressional meetings on Capitol Hill and other experiences in the D.C. area, the certificate program constitutes a transformative, immersive experience that supplements academic learning and faith praxis.

This in-person summer academy occurs June 14 -18, 2026. The program cost is $3000, which includes all meals, lodging, and activities.

For more information about the Summer Academy, including how to apply, please visit the Academy website: https://www.faithandjusticeacademy.com/.

2026

Racial Justice Training

Level 1 Racial Justice Training training is a prerequisite to register for Level 2. If you took the Level 1 training with Diane Weibel, she has that information on file. If you took it with another organization, please send her proof of completion.

Level 1 Racial Justice Training Information

August 24 & 26

Level 1 Racial Justice Training Registration

Level 2 Racial Justice Training will use the “Respect and Affirmation” section of Rev. DaVita McAllister’s TARASC spectrum to explore systemic racism and areas of work that require attention to respect and affirm all people.

Level 2 Racial Justice Training Information

Dates: August 11 & 18; September 29 and October 13

Level 2 Racial Justice Training Registration

Ordinations, Installations, and Ecclesiastical Councils.

May 17: Service of Ordination for Peter Kralovec-Kirchherr. 10:00 am at First Congregational Church of Western Springs. Chicago Metropolitan Association.

May 17: Service of Ordination for Rebecca Erbe. 3:00 pm at Second Congregational/First Presbyterian Church in Rockford. Prairie Association.

May 24: Service of Installation for Rev. Martha Langford. 3:00 pm at Second Congregational/First Presbyterian Church in Rockford. Prairie Association.

June 28: Service of Installation for Rev. Dr. Joseph Gastiger. 3:00 pm at Mayfield Congregational Church in Sycamore. Prairie Association.

Meetings

May 16: CMA Spring Meeting. 9:00 am at Abundant Grace UCC.

Register here for virtual attendance.

May 19: Finance Committee Meeting. 9:00 am via Zoom.

May 19: WA Committee on Ministry Meeting. 9:00 am via Zoom.

May 19: CMA Council Meeting. 6:30 pm via Zoom.

May 30: Conference HR Meeting. 9:30 am via Zoom. 

Jun 1: EA Committee on Ministry Meeting. 11:00 am via Zoom.

Jun 1: CMA Cluster 6 Meeting. 7:00 pm via Zoom.

Jun 4: PA Committee on Ministry Meeting. 9:00 am via Zoom.

Jun 4: Annual Celebration Planning Committee. 4:00 pm via Zoom. 

Jun 8: Conference Nominating Meeting. 7:00 pm via Zoom. 

Jun 10: Outdoor Ministries Committee Meeting. 9:30 am via Zoom.

Jun 11: FVA Committee on Ministry Meeting. 12:00 pm via Zoom.

Jun 11: CMA Committee on Ministry Meeting. 12:00 pm via Zoom.

Jun 13: Conference HR Meeting. 9:30 am via Zoom. 

Association Spring Meetings

May 16: Chicago Metropolitan Association Spring Meeting at Abundant Grace UCC in Homewood at 9:00 am. Register here.

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