| February 17, 2011- In this issue |
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- Opening of JFON Legal Clinic Aurora
- Rev. Modesto Mamani of Bolivia in Northern Illinois
- Approaching Deadlines
- 2011 Annual Conference Documents
- 2011 Annual Conference Meal requests
- Church Statistics Reporting
- Events of Interest
- Congress on Urban Ministry
- Rural Ministry Conference
- Gathering of Retired Clergy
- Ecumenical Advocacy Days
- Passion Theater presents "Darkest Before The Dawn"
- RxConnecion
- Race & Religion Conference
- News From United Methodist News Service
- Changes to Voting Eligibility
- One Great Hour of Sharing
- Bishops React to Homosexuality Statement
- Get Help for VBS this Summer
- District Lay Academy Opportunities
- Chicago Northwestern
- Rockford
- Aurora
- Local Church Events
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NIC Announces Opening of JFON Clinic
|  Justice For Our Neighbors (JFON) is a faith-driven ministry, whose mission is to provide welcome to immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees in our congregations and communities by providing free, high-quality immigration legal services, education and advocacy, and to encourage cross-cultural community building. Read about the clinic soon to open in Aurora
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| Rev. Modesto Mamani of Bolivia Visits Northern Illinois Conference |
 | | Rev. Modesto Mamani |
Rev. Modesto Mamani Achata, in indigenous Aymara, currently the National Secretary of Life and Missions of the Iglesia Evangelica Metodista en Bolivia (IEMB) will be arriving on February 16 from Bolivia to spend 14 days in the Northern Illinois Conference.
Read a brief biography.
Sunday, February 20, 3-7 PM, he will discuss U.S. foreign policy and its impact on indigenous culture at a public event, hosted by CRLN at First UMC of Evanston. Read more...
Other Events:
Friday, February 18, he will be at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary to teach and discuss how the seminary may work together with those in Bolivia. Saturday, February 19, you may listen to his discussion with Rev. Orlando Moller on the radio. Tune to AM 850 between 3-4 PM to listen.
February 21-26, Rev. Mamani will participate in the 5-day Spiritual Academy in Frankfort. Additional info...
More information about Rev. Mamani's visit...
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Don't Miss These Deadlines!
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2011 Annual Conference Documents and Information must be submitted for this year's 2011 annual conference by March 1, 2011 at 5 p.m. For more Information...
Conference groups that wish to sponsor a meal during the 2011 Annual Conference must get their information to the Conference planner no later than February 20. For more Information...
It's Time to Enter Annual Church Statistics. Church Administrators are reminded to update their church statistics before February 20. Links are available on the home page of the NIC web site or For more information...
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| Events of Interest |
March 1-4: Congress on Urban Ministry: Peacemaking in a Culture of Violence, Sponsored by SCUPE (Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education) will be presented at the Hyatt, McCormick Place, Chicago. More Information...
March 6-8: 2011 Rural Ministry Conference: Hosptality in Changing Times will be held in Dubuque, IA. Partial scholarships are available through the NIC office of Connectional Ministries, for those attending the full conference. Read More...
March 22: There will be a gathering for retired clergy at North Central College in Naperville, IL. More information...
March 25-28: Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2011 will be held in Washington DC. Partial scholarship assistance for registration costs is available. Read more...
Fridays and Saturdays March 25 - April 3: Euclid Ave. UMC will present Passion Theater's "Darkest Before the Dawn," A night of affirming Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons through monologues and songs. Featuring a talented group of Chicago area actors and singers. More...
April 29-May 1: RxConnexion, an annual consultation for health volunteers and will be held at First UMC of Glen Ellyn. The week-end will showcase local, national and international volunteerism and provide related sharing and education. Read more...
May 15-18: The Religion and Race Commission encourage NIC pastors and laity to consider attending the Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Event, "Facing the Future" in Los Angeles May 15-18. Early bird registration ends February 28. Read more...
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| In the News with UM News Service | Church court clarifies voting eligibility
United Methodists will start electing clergy delegates this spring for the 2012 General Conference, several new groups will be eligible to vote for those representatives. Read more...
Get Ready for One Great Hour of Sharing
One Great Hour of Sharing is just a few weeks away. Now is the time to order your offering resources. Use the links and story below to help plan and promote this special offering that supports UMCOR.
Order materials More Information...
Bishops react to homosexuality statement
A call by 36 retired bishops to end The United Methodist Church's ban on homosexual clergy has prompted varied reactions from church leaders. In the past two weeks, some bishops have urged prayer and thoughtful discussion. Others have expressed disappointment in the retired leaders. Still others have voiced support for the change. Bishops also stressed their commitment to uphold church law. Read the whole story...
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Get Help For Your VBS This Summer!
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The North Central College outreach ministry, New Beginnings, can lead an effective VBS program that reaches out to children and family in your neighborhood. More Info.. |
Districts offer Lay Academies
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Local Church Events
| February 26: Souper Soup Supper at First UMC of Lockport
February 27: Variety Show and Love offering at Leaf River UMC to raise funds for the Food Pantry
For more information please check the District pages.
In the News:
Hanover UMC delivers "Love Baskets" and builds a castle of food for the Food Pantry. Read more...
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