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Welcome to the May 6 eNews. For questions or help with media and communications, please contact Matt at communications@umcnic.org.
Also, check out our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/UMCNIC for an optimistic look at church communications.
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Annual Conference -
Early Bird Discount!
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Save $5 by registering before May 15!
- On the first day of the conference, Sunday, June 13, all youth are invited to attend our Youth Rally with Bishop Jung at 3:30 p.m.
- Join us for Just Desserts, after dinner on Sunday. Featuring Nicole Lee, a human rights attorney and president of TransAfrica Forum, this special event will teach us about the current state of affairs in Haiti. And back by popular demand, we will hear from the Willie B. Clay Inspirational Choir of Gorham UMC.
Tickets are $8. See you there!
- By popular demand, we combined all of the Historical Reports into a 60-page PDF. It's like Christmas in May!
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Invitation to conference - Faith and Domestic Violence
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From Laura M. Parker, Lparker@crisisctr.org:
I am a member of Morgan Park UMC. I am working with the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network to coordinate a conference on Faith and Domestic Violence to be held at Loyola University on June 8 and 9.
"Heed The Cries: - Turn Mourning Into Dancing"
June 8 - 9, 2010
Loyola University Institute of Pastoral Studies, 25 E. Pearson, Chicago, IL
Registration: May 14 - June 4 - $125.00, After June 4 - 150.00, $75.00 one day
Sponsored by Little Angel Foundation and Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network
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guiding principle of this conference will be to assist faith
communities to develop or create a model domestic violence policy. The
conference goals are to educate church leaders on domestic violence
issues, policy and action; explore policy development; and empower
church leaders to implement a response.
The guiding principle of this conference will be to assist faith communities to develop or create a model domestic violence policy. The conference goals are to educate church leaders on domestic violence issues, policy and action; explore policy development; and empower church leaders to implement a response.
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Reminder: Turnaround Boot Camp May 15-16
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From Rev. Martin Lee:
May 15-16, 2010 - Hilton Northbrook
Healthy Discipleship means turning things around, turning away from old habits and bringing new life and energy into your congregation. If your church is ready to look at ministry with new eyes, you are invited to join us for our Turnaround Boot Camp, led by church planting coach Jim Griffith.
Reserve your spot now!
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Have Questions About Apportionments?
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By Rev. Mary Zajac
New materials are now available on the NIC website to help you understand apportionments and why they are an important part of our work together here in the Northern Illinois Conference and around the world.
You can download materials, read the Frequently Asked Questions, request a speaker to come to your church, and find general church resources on Connectional Giving. It is important for all church leaders to understand the apportionment system. Click here to begin your journey of understanding today.
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Summer Jobs
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See our jobs board for new postings, plus this one from our Outdoor and Retreat Ministries:
Looking for a job where you can make a difference in a young persons life? Imagine spending your whole summer at camp meeting hundreds of new people, being outdoors, enjoying campfires, and offering Christ to kids every day -- AND getting a paycheck for it. Being a summer camp counselor is an experience you'll never forget. Learn more or apply for this position by visiting our website.
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Request for helping hands for Agape House (UIC)
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From Rev. Lisl Heymans-Paul:
We will move to the Presbytery of Chicago offices at 100 S. Morgan. We desperately need help moving our stuff over to that location (we have hired a truck). We will begin at 9am on Friday May 14 and will be done by 2pm. Some friends are providing yummy empanadas...and we'll have other food and such. Please spread the word...we can use all the help we can get! Please email to RSVP: torevlisl@uic.edu
Our new mailing address: 1137 W. Taylor St. #139 Chicago, IL 60608 Thanks!
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Donations needed for Redbird Mission Work Camp
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From Marcia Goodrich, Red Bird Work Camp Coordinator, jackmarcia@aol.com
REDBIRD MISSION WORK CAMP, SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2010
DONATIONS NEEDED! Thanks to the generosity of Heffernan Trucking Co. of Scales Mound, IL. a Semi load of household goods and clothing will be on its way to Red Bird Mission, KY this coming September.
The Mission is always in need of GOOD AND CLEAN clothing for all ages that is appropriate to their region, kitchen and household utensils, bedding, curtains, area rugs, bedsteads, chests, living room furniture, tables and chairs. Childrens' books and intact toys (boxed) - new toys (boxed) for Christmas gifts, school backpacks.
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Pancake Breakfast of the Week
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We love fashion shows!
1. Rockford: Our Masters UMC
7102 Cindy Drive, Rockford, IL 61109
815-874-2889. In conjunction with our 150th Anniversary Celebration, the UMW Spring Salad Luncheon and Bridal Show. Saturday May 15th. 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Good food to eat and vintage bridal gowns on display.
2. Glenview UMC
SUNDAY, MAY 16
BOY SCOUT TROOP 69 PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND SILENT AUCTION
Don't miss this annual event in the church social hall with all of the homemade pancakes and toppings you can eat, plus sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee.
Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $6.00 at the door. We will be serving from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 11:00-12:30 p.m.
3. Chicago: Ravenswood Fellowship
Teriyaki
Chicken Barbecue - PICK
UP on SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010, 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. TAKE OUT OR EAT IN (tables and
beverages will be available)
Only $8.00 for half a chicken! Rice and Asian cole slaw included. Mail orders with quantity desired
and payment enclosed may be submitted to:
"Teriyaki Chicken Orders" Ravenswood Fellowship UMC, 4511 N. Hermitage
Chicago, IL 60640, Call: 773-561-2610 or email: ravfelumc@yahoo.com
Please send your pancake breakfast or other special meal to communications@umcnic.org with the subject line "Pancakes."
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