Illinois Conference

Fox Valley Association Fall Meeting
Saturday, September 9, 2023
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Little Home Church by the Wayside
32W128 W. Army Trail Rd, Wayne, Illinois 60184

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again.
1 Thessalonians 3:9

Not so long ago we learned new ways to gather together in spirit while keeping alive the hope for a day when we would once again see one another face to face. To celebrate this hope fulfilled, you are invited to the 2023 Fox Valley Association Fall Meeting this year, in person.

Let us gather at Little Home Church by the Wayside in Wayne, Illinois on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 from 8:30am to 2:00pm, celebrating this year’s theme, “Rekindling Fellowship.”

The Rev. Shernell J. Edney Stilley, Associate Conference Minister for Pastoral Transitions, will offer the sermon and lead worship. Rev. Edney Stilley has served at the local, conference, and national settings of the United Church of Christ. She led the all-church summit “The Emerging Church in a Post-Pandemic World.” She has served on the UCC Mental Health Network Board. She authored the Christmas coloring book “The Light is Surely Coming,” to benefit the UCC Pension Boards Christmas Fund.

The 2023 Fox Valley Association Fall Meeting agenda:

• Registration 8:30am – 9:00am
• Welcome and Logistics
• Opening Worship 9:10am – 9:25am
• Business Meeting 9:25 am-10:30am
• Break for 20 minutes
• Stewardship Presentation 11:00am – 12:00pm
• Lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• Worship and Communion 1:00pm – 2:00 pm

Advance registration cost is $35.00 if received by September 1st and $40.00 to register at the door. Advance registration is $25 for youth, Members-in-Discernment, and retired clergy.

Registration includes the cost of meals. A morning continental breakfast will be provided with a variety of pastries and a gluten-free option. Lunch will be served buffet style with beef, chicken, and vegetable kabobs along with rice, salad, and dessert. It is intended to accommodate those with dietary restrictions. You will be able to denote any dietary needs during the registration process.

Registration is being done through Realm. You can pay online directly when registering (choose “Pay Now”) OR you can pay by check (choose “Pay In-Person”). If paying by check:

• Please make checks payable to “Illinois Conference UCC” and include “FVA Fall Meeting” in the memo line.
• Mail the check along with a copy of your registration to: Illinois Conference UCC, 1840 Westchester Blvd Suite 200, Westchester, IL 60154.
• OR you can pay at the door on September 9th.

Click here to register online.

You will receive a confirmation via e-mail once you have registered. If you need assistance registering, please contact the Conference Office (708-344-4470) and talk to Sarah or Naomi. You may also call the office if you know someone who needs to register, but is unable to register themselves online.