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March 3, 2011- In this issue

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  • Resurrection UMC featured on Different Drummers  
  • New Site Director Named for Reynoldswood  
  • Lenten Bible Study
  • March is Women's History Month
  • What United Methodists Have to Say About Unions   
  • Events of Interest 
    • Gathering of Retired Clergy
    • Ecumenical Advocacy Days   
    • Passion Theater presents "Darkest Before The Dawn"  
    • Bishop's Youth Interfaith Bus Tour Updated Info 
    • RxConnecion  
  • News From United Methodist News Service
    • Mission Never Stops - 10-Fold
    • Opportunities for young adults to serve
  • District Lay Academy Opportunities
    • Chicago Southern 
    • Aurora
  • Local Church Events 

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Resurrection UMC Featured on Different Drummers 

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SNL at the Rez

The story of a vibrant worship experience for youth and young adults at Resurrection UMC was recently featured on Different Drummers, a Greater Chicago Broadcast Ministries TV program.
 View it now...

 

Eric Hoffman named new Reynoldswood Site Director

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Outdoor and Retreat Ministries has named Eric Hoffman as the new Site Director for Reynoldswood. He will join the ORM Team on March 7, 2011. Read the whole story...

Lenten Bible Study 


The NIC Council on Young Adult Ministries has prepared a Bible Study for Lent. Keeping the Faith: Contemporary Spiritual Practices for Contemporary Christians.  For more information and to download a copy...

March is Women's History Month
Womens History Month
Our History Is Our Strength

The 2011 national theme, "Our History is Our Strength" examines women's shared hsitory which united families, communities and nations. Although women's history is intertwined with the histories shared with men, several factors - social, religious, economic and biological - have worked to create a unique sphere of women's history. Find resources to help you celebrate...

 

What United Methodists have to say about Unions

From its start with John Wesley, the Methodist movement has focused particular attention on the concerns of workers. Justice, dignity and equality for workers are an integral part of our social teachings and heritage. For 100 years, we have fought for a living wage in every industry and our Social Principles make clear that we believe people - not profits - should be at the heart of our economic system.  Read more...

The Wisconsin Annual Conference has posted a number of statements on their web site about the Budget Crisis in Wisconsin.

Events of Interest

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...

UPDATE: April 16: Bishop's Interfaith Bus Tour for Youth:

The first 50 seats were filled in 3 days. A second bus will allow for 50 more.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 9
Confirmation andInterfaith Symbols High School youth are invited to visit a Synagogue, a Mosque, and a Temple to learn about prayer, and participate in discussion with faith leaders at each location.  Read 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...

In the News with UM News Service

Mission Never Stops - 10-Fold Continues:  On the 10th of each month our General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) offers a learning opportunity about missions. Read more...

Step Out! Become a Global Justice Volunteer or Summer Intern: Young people are needed to live out their faith through social justice by interning and volunteering around the world and in the United States this summer. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2011. Read more... 

The United Methodist Church is set to debut an online Bible study beginning March 14. Participants will have an opportunity to explore and discuss contemporary topics and how they relate to the Christian faith in response to the call to Rethink Church. Participants who sign on for the Encounter Faith Bible study, available for free at RethinkChurch.org/encounterfaith, will look at timely issues, such as the demonstrations in North Africa and the Middle East, through the lens of faith. To learn more...

Districts offer Lay Academies

 

Chicago Southern District Lay Academy will be held on 2 Saturdays, March 5 & 12 at East Side UMC in Chicago.

Aurora District Lay Academy will be held on 5 consecutive Sundays March 13-April 10 in Naperville.

 

What's a Lay Academy? Who's a Lay Speaker? To find the answer... 


Local Church Events
News about local church events has been posted on the web. Read all about it.