Dear Broadway Family,
With so many things changing around us -- another change is in the structure of our Northern Illinois Annual Conference. Until June 30th our conference had six Districts, but starting July 1st we have been restructured into five. We used to be part of the Chicago: Northwestern District, but now we are in the Lake North District. Our District Superintendent will continue to be Brittany Issac.
This change comes because of the shrinking of the institutional church and closure of many churches. Resources are being consolidated as careful attention is paid towards churches that have small worshipping communities.
Reconfiguration also means that several new churches have been added to our District. As a way to begin this new journey, our District has prepared a couple videos to describe the 69 churches and give us a glimpse of each of them. Here is one we share for you to enjoy: VIDEO – LAKE NORTH DISTRICT
In addition, the District is also planning and meet and greet on Wednesday, July 14 @ 5 pm and Tuesday, July 20 @ 6 pm. Save the date and join the Lake North District Meet & Greet via Zoom. Here is the zoom link. Meeting ID: 843 8856 4449, Passcode: 948380.
The District is also planning a Lake North District Worship and Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 19th. Time & location have not been determined yet, but please add the date to your calendar, if you think you will be able to join.
And above all -- let us work together to strengthen our congregation -- in numbers and in ministry. If you have an idea, please share with us. Also, tell me -- what do you want to hear a sermon on? I would love to hear from you and perhaps will use that for the summer.
Beloved -- please be safe this weekend, and let us always be intentional in our efforts to welcome one another to fellowship with Christ, and remember, I am always your partner in this work of justice! I look forward to seeing you in worship this Sunday!