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A Brief for the Defense

March 1, 2022 admin

On her Sunday morning blog, Diana Butler Bass shared the following poem by Jack Gilbert entitled “A Brief for the…

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Sabbatical – Renewal

February 1, 2022 admin

On Tuesday, March 15, I will begin going into my sixth year of ministry with the Illinois South Conference. As…

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Rev. Douglas Anders – His Legacy Lives On

December 21, 2021 admin

Rev. Douglas Anders – His Legacy Lives On Last week Susan Petruso came to the Conference office to present us…

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John, the Baptist

December 7, 2021 admin

John, the Baptist I have always found John the Baptist intriguing. An eccentric, iterant preacher out in the wilderness. There…

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The Meaning of Advent

November 30, 2021 admin

The Meaning of Advent One of my favorite Advent stories is told by a colleague of mine about their first…

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Conference Office

Office Hours M-F: Call before coming as the staff is working remotely at times.
Address: 1312 Broadway, Highland, IL 62249
Telephone: 618-654-2125
Fax: 618-654-4054

INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT

Because we affirm the value of all God’s people, the Illinois South Conference of the United Church of Christ does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ability, national origin, religious background, sexual orientation, or gender identity. To the extent possible, we endeavor to accommodate those with a variety of physical, mental, emotional, medical, or dietary needs.

DuBois Center

DuBois Center is the camp of Illinois South Conference of the United Church of Christ
Office Hours M-F: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Address: 2651 Quarry Rd, DuBois, IL 62831
Telephone: 618-787-2202
Fax: 618-787-7701

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