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We Are Hiring: Development Assistant
The Wesley Foundation, the United Methodist Student Center at the University of Illinois, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Development Assistant to support fundraising operations for our campus ministry. This part-time position (12–15 hours per week) plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in donor data management, gift tracking, and stewardship coordination. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience in nonprofit development, donor database management, and admin
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The Spire Newsletter (April)
Spring is in full bloom at Wesley, and this month’s Spire is bursting with good news, meaningful ministries, and ways to connect!
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Student Leader Spotlight: Claire Lambert
For Claire Lambert, a senior majoring in English with a minor in Graphic Design, storytelling is at the heart of everything she does....
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Thulin Lecture, Tuesday, February 25
Robert P Jones, Founder and director of the Public Religion Research Institute Deep Roots of White Christian Nationalism in America: Our...
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Illinois Interfaith Conference
February 21 – 22, 2025 With Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith: Psychologist and Senior Fellow at University of California, Berkeley’s Greater...
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The Spire Newsletter for February
This month’s Spire  celebrates the incredible impact of our Food Pantry in 2024, looks ahead to Peace with Justice Sunday on March 2, and...
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Student Leader Spotlight: Alisha Thomas
FINDING HOME AT WESLEY: ALISHA THOMAS Â For Alisha Thomas, the path to Wesley Foundation began with a family connection. Years ago, her...
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Isbell appointed East District Superintendent
1/13/2025 By Paul Black SPRINGFIELD -- Bishops Kennetha J. Bigham-Tsai and David A. Bard announced today the appointment of the Rev. Sara...
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The Wesley Connection (December 2024)
A newsletter for supporters, alumni, and friends of the Wesley Foundation at the U. of Illinois. As the year draws to a close, we are...
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Student Leader Spotlight: Katie Hatzis
Meet Peer Minister, Katie Hatzis Hometown: Â Farmdale, Ohio Area of Study: Â PhD in Chemistry Future Plans: Â Become a professor in...
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Katelyn Emerson Concert, Friday, April 4, 2025
We are proud to present Katelyn Emerson  in concert on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 7:30 pm as part of our Centennial Organ Celebration. The...
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The Spire Newsletter (November 2024)
In the November edition of The Spire , we highlight our Stewardship Campaign , our Fall Seminar on November 10, and our Combined Worship...
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Fall Seminar on November 10
The Path of Self-knowledge, Mental Health, and Love A Sufi Meditation Experience Dr. Saloumeh DeGood November 10 | 2:00-4:00 pm |...
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Friends of Wesley Newsletter: Fall 2024
Read all about the sale of the Lamb Farm, meet our 2024-2025 Peer Ministers and more! Click below to download a PDF of the Newsletter, or...
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Nonviolent Communications Workshop on Saturday, October 5
Do you want to . . . Feel more connected to the people in your life? Learn to resolve conflict peacefully? Practice communication...
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The Heart of Hospitality
A new academic year is fast approaching and that means new students and community guests will join us for worship and other welcoming...
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Your Inside Scoop: Read Our Summer Friends of Wesley Newsletter Today!
In our summer edition, we celebrate our recent graduates, share about our summer ministries with international students, and update you...
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Students lead worship, Wesley honors departing staff, and more Friends of Wesley news
Left to Right: Caden Chamness, Liz Lebeau, Shash Gunalan, Asif Ali, Phani Datta, Garrett Forrest, Rev. Julie Dowler Read about Wesley's...
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Etc. Coffeehouse patron from the 1960s shares memories on the 60th anniversary
By John Day, formerly of Kinmundy, now of Foxboro, MA I didn’t realize that The Etc. was only a year or two old when I discovered it as...
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Where Are They Now? Rev. Rob Kirby
Rev. Rob Kirby served as campus minister for the Wesley Student Center from 2003-2013. He shares an update about his current campus...
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