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Chicago Northwestern District News
The United Methodist Church
Welcome!
Rev. James Preston, District Superintendent
Peace and grace to you from the 63 congregations, two campus ministries, one college, and many other exciting ministries of the Chicago Northwestern District of The United Methodist Church. I want to personally invite you to visit our churches and to explore our many ministries as a part of God’s loving call in your life and journey. I know you will experience wonderful people, warm hospitality, and a dynamic expression of the Christian faith in the twenty-first century. Welcome to the Chicago Northwestern District!
Centering Together in Ministry
The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth; and all flesh shall see the salvation of God."
Luke 3: 4b-6(NRSV)
Advent is the perfect time to clear and prepare the Way. Advent is a winter training camp for those who desire peace. By reflection and prayer, by reading and meditation, we can make our hearts a place where a blessing of peace would desire to abide and where the birth of the Prince of Peace might take place. -Edward Hayes
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-- Northern Illinois Annual Conference Session June 13 - 16, 2010 Pheasant Run, Saint Charles, IL
Our Prayer Ministry
Bethlehem and Palestine/Israel
Peace in the world
Health Care Reform
The Effort to stop expansions of gambling in our communities
Our new faith communitiesHarvest 2020
Those affected by the continuing financial crisis
An end to violence in our cities and communities
The people of Iran
The people of Sudan
The people of Zimbabwe
The people of Somalia
The people of the Philippines
Those living under the stresses of these difficult economic times
Jean Price, healing from lung disease (spouse of Rev. Preston Price)
Janet Lehr Lewis, UM missionary in Palestine
Helen Roberts-Evans, UM missionary to Liberia from our District (Sherman UMC)
Our congregations and communities
Our campus ministries, agencies, and missions
Our pastors and lay leaders
District Youth Ministry
District UMW
District UMM
Our District Prayer Ministry and Prayer Team
Arnold Rivera, our conference lay leader
Gerald Hayes, our district lay leader
District Leaders
Connie Williams, our district administrator
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung
Rev. James Preston, District Superintendent
Conference Staff
The United Methodist Church
Harvest 2020
Our 20 new faith communities launching this month
President Barack Obama
Vice President Joseph Biden
Governor Pat Quinn
Other leaders in our state and nation
The Methodist Church in Bolivia
The Seoul South Annual Conference
The West Angola Annual Conference
The Chicago Northwestern District
The United Methodist Church
77 West Washington Street, #1820, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312.346.9766 312.346.9766 James Preston Ext. 134 Connie Williams Ext. 132
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Our mission is to effectively empower and equip local congregations to make disciples
for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Core Values: Gospel Change - Abundance - Movement - Outward Focused - Social Healing