About Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church
Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church is a Methodist Church in Chicago, Illinois located at 303 E Wacker Dr Suite 2020, Chicago, IL 60601. Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church was founded in 1924. As of April 2026, Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church holds a 4.5-star rating across 2 Google reviews. The Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church parish office answers at +13123469766.
The Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church includes about 300 churches and new faith communities spanning the upper one-third of the state of Illinois in five regional districts. The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Congregations provide the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs. (United Methodist Book of Discipline, para. 120). The purpose of the annual conference is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by equipping its local churches for ministry and by providing a connection for ministry beyond the local church; all to the glory of God. (Par. 601)"
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Where is Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church located?
Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church is located at 303 E Wacker Dr Suite 2020, Chicago, IL 60601. The building sits at coordinates 41.88297, -87.63064, placing it in Chicago, IL 60602.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Washington & Clark/Dearborn · CTA 144 ft
- Washington & Clark/Dearborn · CTA 151 ft
- Washington · CTA 328 ft
- Washington · CTA 335 ft
- Washington · CTA 348 ft
- Lavazza · coffee_shop 397 ft
- Roanoke Restaurant 512 ft
- The Dearborn · american 584 ft
- Corner Bakery · coffee_shop 620 ft
- Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee 630 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 60602 area around Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church is home to 938 residents with a median household income of $167,617 and a median age of 32.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
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Churches founded the same year as Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1924 are indexed in Churches List.
- United Methodist Church Chicago, IL
- First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple Chicago, IL
- Livingston Christian Center Livingston, MT
- First Christian Church Chicago, IL
- Central Church of Chicago Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church
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Questions and answers about Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church
- What denomination is Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church?
- This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.
- Where is Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 303 E Wacker Dr Suite 2020, Chicago, IL 60601.
- When was Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church founded?
- Founded in 1924.
- How do visitors rate Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church?
- 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church?
- Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church is designed by Holabird & Root.
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