Hwang appointed as Iroquois River District Superintendent
The Rev. In-Sook Hwang, currently pastor of the Pana UMC, will become superintendent effective July 1st. She succeeds the Rev. Larry Gilbert, who is returning to the local church after four years on the Cabinet as pastor of Murphysboro First UMC.
"Rev. Hwang brings with her a vision of the world and church to which God calls us, a passion for leading the church in its mission, a deep and growing faith, and a compassionate pastoral heart," Christopher said in making the announcement in an email to Iroquois District clergy over the weekend.
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Rev. In-Sook Hwang, pastor of Pana UMC blesses one of the bikes and its rider as part
of a Blessings for Motorcycles April 22, 2007.
Photo courtesy of Pana UMC 


General Conference action lowers 2009 IGRC budget
When the 2008 General Conference passed its $642 million budget for the 2009-2012 quadrennium, the Illinois Great Rivers Conference also realized a $177,663 reduction from the 2009 budget being presented at annual conference.  See the proposed budget here. 

Invitation/reservation form for Bishop Christopher's retirement dinner June 6th
Join us for dinner in the ballroom of the Peoria Civic Center on Thursday June 6th at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the retirement of Bishop Christopher.   

Letter from the Episcopacy
An Education Fund for Scholarships and School Construction for the Children of Liberia has been established in Bishop Christopher's honor.

Annual Conference reminders, deadlines, special meals information and more!
The 2008 Annual Annual Conference is June 4th-7th at the Peoria Civic Center

General Conference links of interest:
-Read the Blogs from General Conference here
-Visit the General Conference home page here
-Follow the latest actions on petitions and calendar items here
-Email your General Conference Delegates Click here