June 17, 2011
Developing, Nurturing
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PC(USA) Big Tent
June 30 - July 2, 2011
Indianapolis

Covenant Gathering
July 3-8, 2011
Hillsdale, Mich.

Synod of Lincoln Trails Quarterly Meeting
July 29, 2011
Urbana, Ill.

CLP Continuing Education
Pentecost II
Synod of Lincoln Trails
Aug. 20, 2011
Philo, Ill.

 A Day with Gil Rendle
Where Is the Hope for Mainline Churches?
October 28
Urbana, Ill.

Synod of Lincoln Trails Quarterly Meeting
October 29, 2011
Philo, Ill.

CLP Continuing Education
Advent/Christmas/
Epiphany
Synod of Lincoln Trails
Nov. 5, 2011
Philo, Ill.

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A Day with Gil Rendle: Where is the Hope for Mainline Churches? 


Gil Rendle will speak on Oct. 28 in Urbana
Well-known author and consultant Gil Rendle will present a day-long event on Friday, Oct. 28, in Urbana, Ill.

He will be discussing the leadership and organizational challenges in mainline churches today, as they journey through the wilderness of change.

Registration cost is $25, which includes the cost of lunch. Copies of Rendle's book, Journey in the Wilderness, will be available for sale. This event is sponsored by the synod in partnership with the presbyteries of Blackhawk, Chicago, Great Rivers and Wabash Valley.

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What Presbyterians BelieveSpecial Edition of Presbyterians Today Features Articles by Christina Berry, Synod Moderator

What Presbyterians Believe is a 64-page resource and guidebook that lifts up many topics of Presbyterian belief, worship, and practice. Four of the articles are by the Rev. Christina Berry, moderator of the Synod of Lincoln Trails. Among the serious theological topics, Berry contributed "Explain it to Your Kids."

To learn more about What Presbyterians Believe or to order, visit gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/today/what-presbyterians-believe-special-issue.

 

Presbytery of Chicago Seeks Interim Associate Executive Presbyter

This is a one year, full-time, renewable interim position accountable to the executive presbyter. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for the called position, if one is authorized.

For more information, download the job description. Deadline to apply is June 30.
2011 Covenant GatheringCovenant Gathering is July 3-8

A week of learning, laughter and worship presented by members and churches of
PCUSA Synod of the Covenant and Synod of Lincoln Trails.

Registration is still open! Visit www.covenantgathering.com for program and registration information.

 

Lombard Mennonite Peace CenterLombard Center Offers Mediation Training

The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, Lombard, Ill., will offer its Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders in Wheaton, Ill. on August 1-5, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton. The workshop is designed to equip all types of  individuals including pastors, lay/church leaders, sisters, judicatory leaders, with the skills necessary to deal effectively with interpersonal congregational, and all other forms of group conflict.

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The Lombard Center also offers other programs: Here I Stand -  Leading Change Through Self-Differentiation on August 16-18, 2011  and Clergy Clinic in Family Emotional Process in October 2011.