The Illinois Conference is blessed to have dedicated staff serving, guiding and walking with our congregations and alternative ministry settings. There is a distinct commitment to partnership with clergy and lay leadership, and a desire to celebrate our diversity in the midst of finding strength in our oneness.
Currently, the Illinois Conference is staffing 5 offices and 2 camps.
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Illinois Conference of the United Church of Christ
1840 Westchester Blvd, Suite 200
Westchester, IL 60154
Phone (708) 344-4470 Fax (708) 344-4564
Conference Minister, Rev. Molly Carlson
Molly’s Cell Phone (708) 701-0451
Manager of Finances, Mr. Keith Clark-Hoyos
Conference Support Staff, Mrs. Naomi Else
Conference Office Manager, Mrs. Carmen Torres
(Conference E-Blast , Website and Social Media Support)
Chicago Metropolitan Association
1407 E. 60th St.
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone (773) 324-7650
Associate Conference Minister, Rev. Dr. Terrill Murff
Terrill’s Cell Phone (708) 701-4325
Conference Support Staff, Rev. Wayne MacPherson
Eastern Association
1840 Westchester Blvd, Suite 200
Westchester, IL 60154
Cell (701) 701-4933
Acting Associate Conference Minister, Rev. Kimberly Wood
(Eastern Association and Fox Valley Association )
Conference Support Staff, Mrs. Naomi Else
Fox Valley Association
1840 Westchester Blvd, Suite 200
Westchester, IL 60154
Phone (708) 344-4470
Fax (708) 344-4564
Acting Associate Conference Minister, the Rev. Kimberly Wood
(Fox Valley Associations and Eastern Association)
Kim’s Cell Phone (701) 701-4933
Conference Support Staff, Mrs. Naomi Else
Prairie Association
617 N. First Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone (815) 758-3497
Fax (815) 758-5037
Associate Conference Minister, Rev. Kathy Lawes
(Prairie Association and Western Associations)
Kathy’s Cell Phone (708) 701-4962
Conference Support Staff, Ms. Julie Grendahl
Western Association
617 N. First Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
Kathy’s Cell Phone (708) 701-4962
Associate Conference Minister, Rev. Kathy Lawes
(Western Association and Prairie Association)
Conference Support Staff, Ms. Julie Grendahl
Thriving Pastors in Revitalizing Congregations (TPIRC)
Phone: (312) 971-7202
Project Director, Rev. Michelle Hughes
Coaching Coordinator, Rev. Dr. Kent Poindexter
Administrative Assistant, Kathy Brown
Pilgrim Park Camp
26449 1340 N Ave.
Princeton, IL 61356-8790
Phone (815) 447-2390 Fax (815) 447-2205
Site Director, Mr. Mitch Kloster
Assistant Site Director/ Resident Naturalist, Mr. Matt Martinkus
Conference Support Staff, Ms. Tara Cade
Tower Hill Camp
12173 Tower Hill Rd.
Sawyer, MI 49125
Phone (269) 426-3881 Fax (269) 426-8255
Site Director, Rev. Tracy Heilman
Conference Support Staff, Ms. Jeri Edelberg
Illinois Conference Placement Office
Conference Search and Call Specialist,