Who We Are
The Illinois Conference of Churches (ICC) is a statewide ecumenical (unifying) organization with 28 member judicatories of 14 denominations representing Protestant, Anglican, Catholic, and Orthodox Christian traditions. We come together to discover ways to celebrate and make visible our sacred bond in Christ. We provide an opportunity for churches in Illinois to reach common goals as we bear witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our Common Bond
Members of the Illinois Conference of Churches uphold the Mission Statement and proclaim our common faith in Jesus Christ. In word and deed, we give expression to Ephesians 4:5 - there is "...one Lord, one faith, one baptism..." - as we unite in cooperative ministries.
Our Mission
We seek to be an inclusive community of churches that celebrates and makes visible our sacred bonds of unity in Christ. We will do this by:
- Promoting an honest sharing and understanding of both our common and divergent theological convictions; and
- Making public, prophetic witness to Christ's love for all people, particularly by addressing poverty and racism.
Ecumenical Horizon Fund
Our Ecumenical Horizon fund is one way in which we make visible
2 Corinthians 5:18 - "All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation." These funds enable the Illinois Conference of Churches to cultivate and support ecumenical initiatives for Christian unity and mission according to the following guidelines.
- Cultivate unity of faith in Christ by ecumenical prayer, learning, and diaglogue.
- Nurture ecumenical community to develop mutual trust and understanding with appreciation for diverse Christian witness.
- Foster unity in mission in bearing witness to the gospel of reconciliation in Christ.
- Seek justice for all people who dwell in God's household of life.
Please select this link for ways in which you can further the ICC mission through our Ecumenical Horizon Fund.