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2011 Annual Conference News
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Legislative documents are now available for download from the conference website. These documents will be discussed in Legislative Sections during Annual Conference. It is expected
that members to Annual Conference will read these materials ahead of time in order to participate in holy conferencing around these important issues. Each lay member and clergy person has been assigned to a section to discuss specific documents. However, members should read all documents in advance. A list of those assignments are also available online.
To download the legislation and section assignments click on the link: http://www.umcnic.org/ac_2011_historical_reports.php
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Reminder Book Your Hotel TODAY! Register On-Line Phone: 800-474-3272 - Discount code: 060711NOR, or mention Northern Illinois Conference
Visit Pheasant Run Resort on the Web to get driving directions and other information. Our negotiated rate for rooms at Pheasant Run is $92 + 11% tax + $9.95 facilities fee (includes free fax and copy service, free wireless internet, local phone calls and coffee in your room, and use of the recreation facilities) for a total of $112.07 per night. |
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Bishop's Schedule
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April 28-May 7 -
Council of Bishops Meeting: Epworth by the Sea, Georgia
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May 8 - Preaching at Rockford: Centennial UMC - Church Anniversary
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May 9-11 - Cabinet Meeting
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May 12-13 - Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Board of Directors Meeting and Graduation
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May 17-18 - Bishop's Retreat with the Ordinands
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UMF 2011 Grantees
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Since 1999 the United Methodist Foundation has provided small grants to churches and related agencies to encourage new and emerging ministries.
Read more about the 26 grantees funded in 2011 here. |
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Happy Mother's Day Sunday, May 8 
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National Day of Prayer
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 Today May 5, 2011 is the National Day of Prayer.
On this day we are called to pray for: - Our country's leaders- the President, Vice-President, Congressional leaders
- Your state Governor and elected officials
- Your mayor
- Civil Servants and volunteers
- Your community and neighbors
- Those working for peace in their communities and throughout the world
- Our Troops and their families
In light of recent events and the death of Osama bin Laden we encourage your continued fervent prayers for wisdom, for peace, and for healing. We also encourage you to pray for everyone affected in the storm and flood ravaged areas in our state and nation. |
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NIC-VIM Mission Fair- May 7
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All are invited to a Mission Fair from 2:30-5:30pm this Saturday, May 7, at Woodrige UMC. This fair will feature a time for displays of Volunteers in Mission trips and a time for worship. Come and see what's been happening with Volunteers in Mission! Bishop Daniel Arichea from the UMC Manila Episcopate in the Philippines will celebrate at the worship service. This worship will include a special celebration of Filipino ministries in the US. A special time of Philippine dance and music will also be included. Displays will feature the stories and photos from Volunteers in Mission (VIM) trips from this past year and before. Displays from Haiti, Bolivia, and the Philippines will be included. Displays will open at 2:30pm and will be open again after the worship. Admission is free and a collection at worship will benefit the Central Conference Pension Initiative for overseas UMC pastors and deacons. For more information, contact Carol Meynen (cmeynen@gmail.com) or Rev. Michael Mann (mmann@umcnic.org)
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The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) underscored its "absolute commitment" to communities that have been impacted by this year's historic spring storm season, even though the organization's US Disaster Response funds are extraordinarily tight.
UMCOR head, the Rev. Cynthia Fierro Harvey, appealed to United Methodists and other people of goodwill, who are the source of these funds, to help replenish them and ensure UMCOR's ability to continue to respond to the spring storms emergency. Read more. Download a church bulletin insert and Remember the Floods, a liturgical resource.
One hundred percent of your gift to 2011 Spring Storms, UMCOR Emergency Advance #3021326, brings hope to survivors of these devastating storms. 
Story: Alabama church shares heartbreak, hope
If your church would like to donate flood bucket kit supplies to help victims of the recent storms in Alabama and Tenessee and flooding in Southern Illinois, please contact the Midwest Mission Distribution Center for delivery options:
Midwest Mission Distribution Center
1022 New City Rd - PO Box 56
Chatham, IL 62629
217-483-7911
or supplies can be dropped off at the two NIC camp sites:
Reynoldswood, 621 Reynoldswood Road, Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-6979 contact: Eric Hoffman
Wesley Woods, 250 Stam st. Williams Bay, WI 53191 262-245-6631 contact: Jeff Fry.
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Native American Ministries Sunday, May 8
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 Native American Ministries Sunday is one of the six churchwide Special Sundays of The United Methodist Church. Native American Ministries Sunday nurtures mission with Native Americans and provides scholarships for United Methodist Native American seminarians.
For more on how to give visit: http://www.umcgiving.org/nams |
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Rx Consultation 2011 "Turning of the World - At Home and Abroad"
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Participants attend a workshop at the Rx Connexion event
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This past weekend, the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission - North Central Jurisdiction (UMVIM-NCJ) held an RxConnexion at First United Methodist Church Glen Ellyn. The purpose of the event is to offer training and share information on ways to improve total community health here in the U.S and around the world. This annual meeting is held in different locations throughout the Jurisdiction, and this year it was in the Northern Illinois Conference on April 30. Participants were welcomed by Rev. Tom Potenza of First, Glen Ellyn. Resident Bishop Hee-Soo Jung led the morning devotion. The theme was "Turning of the World - at home and abroad," emphasizing that holistic health offers a different kind of ministry. It improves not just the health of a few people but of a whole community. Read the full story>>
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ILCAAP - Lobby & Rally Day
| ILCAAAP (Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems) will be having a Lobby Day and Rally at the State Capitol Rotunda, on Thursday, May 12, 2011.
It starts at 10:15 am with a workshop on 'How to Lobby'. This will be followed by speakers and then time to lobby your legislators personally.
For more details please contact Nancy Duel at nduel@aol.com or 847-259-3793, or Anita Bedell at ILCAAAP at ilcaaap@sbcglobal.net
or 217-546-6871.
Hope to see some of you in Springfield. It is always an invigorating and challenging experience.
Support Senate Bill 17, which would repeal the Video Gaming Act of 2009 - read more>>
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Elgin District Hispanic/Latino Lay Speakers Academy
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When: Sunday, May 14 from 9am-5pm and Saturday, May 21 from 1pm- 8pm  Special guest speaker - Bishop Joel Martinez
$35 fee payable at the door. Grants are available.
Where: El Mesias UMC
651 Lillie Street Elgin, IL
Contact: Karen Sersen
847-915-5863 karen.sersen@elginlayacademy.org Download a spanish version flyer |
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Local Church Events
| News about local church events has been posted on the web.
Read about May Events
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