WELCOME to the 2022 Illinois Conference Annual Celebration!
This year’s Annual Celebration will once again be entirely virtual and will take place Wednesday, October 19 through Saturday, October 22. Over the course of these four days you will have the chance to participate in:
Morning devotions led by our Ministry Leadership Team;
Two spirit-filled worship services - a youth led opening worship and closing worship with communion and guest preacher Dr. Brad Braxton, the new President of Chicago Theological Seminary;
Five different workshops (with more than 10 options) covering a variety of topics, such as Open and Affirming, disaster ministries, creation justice, mental health, stewardship, and outreach ministry;
A keynote presentation from Rev. Cameron Trimble, CEO of Convergence
Two sessions for conducting the business of our Conference;
Anniversary celebrations, Chalice Awards, and more!
The fee is $50 per person. There is no charge for retired clergy and youth participants.