News
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2009 Appointment Announcements
- Judith A. Sherk to United Methodist Church of Libertyville (Associate) effective 7/1/2009
- Kyeong-Ah Woo to Burlington United Methodist Church effective 7/1/2009
- James Ketzel to Hampshire: Zion effective 7/1/2009
- Kwadwo Ntim to Zion: Memorial effective 7/1/2009
- Duk Kyu Kwon to Woodstock: First UMC effective 8/1/2009
- James M. Bell to Word of Life UMC effective 7/1/2009 (Harvest 2020 startup: Part of Libertyville UMC)
- David Sanchez - New Church Start: Bethel UMC - Hispanic Ministry in the Barrington area
2009 Retirement Announcements
- Blaine B. Rader effective 7/1/2009 (served at Arlington Heights: First)
May, 2009
- Please keep David Newhouse (Epworth UMC, Elgin) in your prayers as he recovers from hip replacement surgery.
Top Stories
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Prayer Shawl Ministries abound in the Elgin District
Whether they are called "Prayers Shawls", "Comfort Shawls", "Peace Shawls", or "Mantles", shawls have been made for centuries. They are universal and embracing. They comfort and enfold. They wrap, warm, shelter and hug. Those who knit and crochet, and those who receive shawls are loved and blessed. more... -
Appointment Announcement
Reverend Duk Kyu Kwon has been appointed to Woodstock: First UMC, effective August 1st, 2009. -
Elgin District UMW
On Saturday, January 31st, Elgin District United Methodist Women gathered at the First UMC in Crystal Lake to celebrate and share ideas with one another. -
Community Clothing Center Needs Winter Donations
Attached please find a press release from First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst regarding winter donations for our community Clothing Center. Our Clothing Center continues to need winter items. The Center is serving over 200 families a month, and the stock is continually being depleted. -
Holiday Gift Fair
Antioch UMC hosted a unique Gift Fair on November 15th. It was not a fund-raiser, but an event sponsored by the Mission Committee to support Fair Trade Mission Projects. more... -
Welcoming Brunch
On October 2, District Superintendent Oscar Carrasco and his wife, Shelia Joyce, hosted new clergy to Elgin District at their parsonage for a Fall Brunch. Fellowship and a time for sharing was enjoyed by all. more... -
United Methodist Women Annual Meeting
The 2008 Annual Meeting of the Elgin District United Methodist Women was held on Saturday, September 27, at the McHenry First United Methodist Church. more... - Website launched
Welcome to the new Elgin District website.
The Elgin District Website Development Team, consisting of Oscar Carrasco, Joyce Carrasco, Barbara Pufundt and Joseph Brehm, have been collaborating to provide you with this new website. The team will be working together to provide monthly updates relevant to the Elgin District.
