| January 12, 2012 |
Please send emails for the e-news or the Reporter to Anne Marie Gerhardt, Dir. of Communications at communications@umcnic.org. All submissions for e-news must be received, in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday each week. The deadline for the February Reporter is January 16. |
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Haiti Two Years Later
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Two years after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, UMCOR and our partners remain at the side of the Haitian people, together rebuilding lives and hope. Read a comprehensive report by clicking here | |
Building Haiti
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Communicator's Corner
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Dozens of community members, military organizations and veterans groups welcomed home Army Sgt. Will McKinney on January 8, 2012 with a motorcade salute outside his Plainfield home.
Sgt. Will most recently has been attending Wheatland Salem UMC in Naperville where his father is a member.
Watch the video
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Hero Homecoming
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Marking the One Year Anniversary of the Tucson Shooting
An evening candlelight vigil titled "Too Many Victims" was held Sunday, Jan. 8 at First UMC at the Chicago Temple. The event was co-sponsored by the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence.
First UMC Associate Pastor, Rev. Wendy Witt delivered the welcoming words and opening prayer.
Congressmen Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) attended the event and reflected on the tragic events a year ago which left their colleague Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords critically wounded and killed six others.
Since that tragedy, over 12,000 people have died from gun violence in the United States.
Sarita Villarreal shared the story of her brother who was shot and killed getting out of a car in Chicago to help a homeless man. Sarita has since started the organization, "Save Another Life."
Click on the video below to hear Sarita's testimony.
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Too Many Victims
Candlelight Vigil
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To find out how you can get involved click here
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Making "The Dream" a Reality...
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Bishop Hee-Soo Jung invites all NIC members to a Conference Wide Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his message.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Hartzell Memorial UMC
3330 S. King Dr., Chicago4pm Gathering with light refreshments5pm Worship Service & Special Music
Speaker: Dr. Myron F. McCoy
Reception to follow
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Dr. Myron McCoy
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Dr. Myron F. McCoy became the fourth President of Saint Paul School of Theology in August of 2003. Bringing more than two decades of experience in local church leadership, including serving as a District Superintendent, Myron McCoy came to Kansas City from Chicago, Illinois where he served as Senior Pastor of Saint Mark United Methodist Church from 1992 until 2003.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ North Central College is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with several events beginning Monday, Jan. 16 |
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Human Relations Day- January 15
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Your Human Relations Day offering supports vital community ministries that teach and advocate for justice, especially among people struggling to survive in the margins of society. Click here for more information |
Registration Open for NIC
Laity Convocation | Cyberspace & Sacred Space
Saturday, February 4, 2012
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Rev. Larry Hollon
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8am registration
9am Worship 3pm Sending Forth
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Larry Hollon, General Secretary United Methodist Communications
Cost: $15 before Jan. 28. Then $20 per person
Includes Continental
Breakfast and lunch
Register online
Childcare available with prior notification.
Clergy CEU's will be available. |
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Register Today -Safe Sanctuary Training
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Domestic Violence &Safe Sanctuary Training
Sponsored by Reynolds UMC and the NIC Safe Sanctuary Committee -1/2 CEU now offered for those attending.
January 21, 2012 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Registration @ 8:30 am
Reynolds UMC 2496 Reynolds Rd., Ashton, IL
Speaker: Pastor Tim Filkins, lead pastor for Risen Savior Bible Chapel, will speak about how the church can apply simple, biblical discipleship principles to empower survivors, transform abusers, and restore families.
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John Wesley Theological Event
| Sunday, February 12 at 5:00pm -
Tuesday, February 14 at 12:00pm
2012 Theme: "Christian Conferencing in a General Conference Year"
Location: Aylesford Carmelite Center
8433 Bailey Road, Darien, Illinois 60561
Cass Avenue and I-55
(630) 969-4141
LEADER: DR. RUSSELL E. RICHEY
Distinguished Professor of Church History
Candler School of Theology, Emory University
RESPONDENT: DR. HENDRIK R. PIETERESE
Assoc. Professor, Global Christianity & World Religions Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
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Rainbow Covenant Application Deadline Extended to Feb. 6
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Submit applications now for the next edition of the Rainbow Covenant book. This edition will be published in 2013.
Organizations which are not currently part of the Rainbow Covenant book and would like to be may submit their application by February 6, 2012.
All applications, including any photos, must be submitted via e-mail to mmann@umcnic.org.
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Adult Interfaith Bus Tour- March 23-25
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Join Bishop Hee-Soo Jung and a host of other guides as we visit several interfaith sites around the Chicagoland area.
If you have ever wanted to know about another faith, this trip offers a guided tour with the guidance of our conference committee on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns and Bishop Hee-Soo Jung.
Cost: $195 which includes all travel, meals, and two nights lodging.
Dates: March 23 (evening) - 25
Primary location: Hilton hotel in Lisle.
Transportation will be provided by Dixon-Meyers Trailways.
To register contact: Harriette McCabe at harrietmccabe@earthlink.net
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Sage Corps - Retired Clergy Still Serving
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 The New Year is upon us. Have you wanted to expand your church's program?
Did you know that there are qualified, committed folks offering to invest in your ministry?
The Northern Illinois Conference's "Sage Corps" is comprised of retired clergy eager to serve. For example, they've trained willing visitors for hospital calling, have led mission trips, and are available for mission interpretation. Click here for more details.
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Detention Center Opposition Grows
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 One week after the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits moved to screen out the Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) from its investment portfolio, citizens in Crete, IL, were told that the CCA wants to build in their area.
On Monday night, Jan. 9, more than 150 people gathered to hear from critics of the project on how the CCA routinely mistreats detainees, including withholding medical treatment and even nutritious food from detainees. These detainees are immigrants who are not formally charged with any crime but are being held awaiting a formal hearing. That hearing may take days, weeks, or even months. Read more click here>> Rev. Michael Mann, Associate Director of Mission and Advocacy, would like to organize meetings with local pastors around Crete and with elected officials in the area. If you are interested, please contact him at mmann@umcnic.org |
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New Christmas Tradition in Glenview
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Candlelight service at Schram Chapel photo courtesy: Glenview Journal
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by Janet Ferrone
Glenview United Methodist Church (GUMC) offered a special community Christmas candlelight service at the historic Schram Memorial Chapel on Dec. 21. The service was geared toward those in the community who are not regular church attendees. Glenview Pastors Rev. Hwa-Young Chong and Rev. Steve Granadosin along with Reverend E. Taveirne, from Bethany Methodist Communities, created a warm and meaningful experience for over 150 people who attended.
The Schram Memorial Chapel was built at the Glenview Naval Air Station during World War II. This nondenominational chapel served as a house of worship for thousands of servicemen and women passing through the military base. Upon the closing of the naval base, it was refurb
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Schram Memorial Chapel in Glenview
photo courtesy: Glenview Journal
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ished and centrally relocated. Its simple grace is the perfect place to hold a worship service celebrating the birth of Jesus. The service at the little white chapel attracted a variety of residents from the surrounding area, providing them with a welcoming atmosphere, and introducing them to Glenview UMC in a venue familiar to many of them. It also provided Glenview UMC with the opportunity to share its vision and service, and invite the potential for further participation. This is an event that will certainly become a new Christmas tradition in Glenview.
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