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- Harvest 2020 Sower's Notes available for download
- Challenge injustice
- UM Student Day - Special Sunday offering coming soon!
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Harvest 2020 Sower's Notes - PDF
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The Fall 2010 Harvest 2020 update was mailed to all who receive the UM Reporter. District and conference offices also have extra copies. The PDF copy is linked here; if you would like extra copies or have comments or questions, please contact communications@umcnic.org. Thank you!
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Upcoming Conference Events - join us!
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November 12-13 - Senegal Mission Consultation - Roscoe UMC
November 13 - Deacon-Elder Dialogue, First UMC Park Ridge
Come join us as Rev. Anita Wood, Director, Division of Ordained Ministry, GBHEM leads us in understanding the role of the Deacon and Elder in partnered ministry.
November 13-17 - Missionaries Yema and Lahi Luhahi visit NIC
11/13 Minooka, 11/14 First UMC DeKalb, 11/17 Plano
November 14 - Secretary of State, Hon. Jesse White - Bolingbrook
Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State, will visit Crossroads of Faith UMC during the 8:45 a.m. service. National Organ Donor Sabbath is November 12-14.
November 19-20, Clergy Family Finances Workshop, Elgin
December 4, Early Response Training, First UMC Elgin
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Challenge Injustice
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By Rev. Arlene Christopherson
Speech at Hotel Workers Rally - Hyatt Hotel, Chicago November 4, 2010
As prepared for delivery
When the Hebrew Scriptures were written, the men telling the story paid little attention to the role of women in the journey. But we know there is more to the story then grand speeches and dramatic scenes.
It was women who defied Pharaoh when he felt threatened and ordered new born sons to die. Women saw a better future for their children and risked death themselves.
As women, society often holds us in the shadows, an afterthought. We wander in a wilderness of uncertainty and INJUSTICE.
Women in the hotel workers industry make up 40 % of the hotel staff and 99% of the housekeepers. Like the defiant women in the shadows of the Exodus, this boycott is not about personal gain, you are organizing for your children's wellbeing, for family.
Coming out of the shadows and claiming a voice is a selfless act of courage. As a woman, I have worked to come out of the shadows, claiming my leadership in a male dominated setting.
It is time to recognize that women play a key role in making the hotel industry profitable. I know your actions take courage and conviction as you challenge INJUSTICE.
As United Methodists we believe in human rights, human dignity. The wilderness is vast but we go forward with faith. As the sisters from 8th Day Center for Justice sing "Step by Step" we are reminded that a woman's voice does matter.
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November 28 is UM Student Day - Special Offering
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By Matt Kuzma
Did you know that the United Methodist Church gives scholarships for 54 students from our conference to attend college or seminary this school year? Through our giving and the connection of the UMC, these students received more than $84,000 in grants to help cover the high cost of higher education.
College is expensive. Your congregation can help. Take a special offering this month. The funds will go to students in our conference and around the world.
United Methodist Student Day
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Pancake Breakfast of the Week
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West Dundee UMC - Christmas Sweets and Crafts
4th Street and Main Street (Hwy 72)
December 4, 2010, 9am to 3pm. Coffee Shop, Bake goods and candies, Homemade Crafts and Christmas Attic
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary - Korean Art Exhibition
"When Jesus Came to Korea" November 8 - December 10 Contact Shin Hyung Seong, 847.866.3883, shinhyung.seong@garrett.edu
Elizabeth UMC- Annual Turkey Supper
Don't have time to cook an old fashion turkey dinner? That's okay come out to our annual turkey supper and leave the cooking to us. The supper is held on Thursday November 18, 2010 at the First UMC 309 S. Main Street, Elizabeth. Serving time starts at 4:30pm -?? Adults are $9, children 6-12 $4.50, children under 6 free. All take out meals are $9.00. If you have any questions you may call the office at 815-858-2224.
Elgin: Epworth UMC - Annual BBQ Dinner
Let Epworth feed you! Saturday Nov. 13, 2009 3:30pm-7:00pm Dine In or Drive Thru at Epworth United Methodist Church in Elgin. Dinners includes your choice of two sandwiches, slaw, chips, and dessert.
Manhattan UMC Free Turkey Dinner
Manhattan UMC is hosting a free dinner for the village of Manhattan, and the menu will feature turkey and all the trimmings. The dinner is a way for the church to reach out and serve the people of the village. The meal will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, November 20 at the church, 335 East North Street, in Manhattan. Everyone is invited!
First UMC DeKalb - Turkey Dinner
First United Methodist Church of DeKalb will hold its annual Christian Education Turkey Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser Sunday November 14 from 5-7 p.m. The dinner helps raise funds for our summer Vacation Bible School Camp and is served by the children of the congregation. Cost is $10/adults, $5/children under 10. Call Julie at 815-756-6301 for more information. Tickets are available at the door.
Carol Stream: St. Andrew's UMC - We Care Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, November 14 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Please send your pancake breakfast or other special event to communications@umcnic.org with the subject line "Pancakes."
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