DISTRICT CONFERENCE

Plans are taking shape for this year’s Illinois/Wisconsin District conference! It will take place Nov. 3-4 at Lanark Church of the Brethren. Phyllis Batterton (Woodland) is serving as moderator this year and has chosen the theme “Encourage One Another.”

Madalyn Metzger, the 2023-2024 Church of the Brethren moderator—who is originally from the Springfield congregation but now lives in the Elkhart, Ind., area, will be with us and will share the message during the opening worship service.

The Lanark congregation is making arrangements for meals onsite, and plans for “equipping session” workshops, the conference auction, exhibits, and other events are under way. A block of hotel rooms is being reserved in Savanna. A pre-conference continuing education session for clergy (and other church leaders interested in attending) will feature Chris Douglas on the theme of spiritual practices.

Note that delegates will need to attend in person this year; no virtual option will be available. The church is working on being able to stream worship and business during the weekend, and segments will at minimum be recorded for later viewing.

The conference booklet should be available by early September. Watch for more details in the coming months!