District Leadership Training Events
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Chicago Southern -Jan. 28
9 am- 4 pm
Faith United Methodist Church
15101 80th Ave.
Orland Park
Registration begins at 8 am.
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Communicator's Corner
| Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Rev. Myron McCoy, President of Saint Paul School of Theology, delivered the message at the conference wide celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at Hartzell Memorial UMC on Sunday, Jan. 15. Click here to read it in its entirety.
Chicago Southern District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Tracy Smith Malone was the guest speaker at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast at North Central College on Monday, Jan. 16 Click here for photos in the Daily Herald.
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If you are an NIC member planning on attending the 2012 General Conference, would you send your contact information to Natarsha Gardner at ngardner@umcnic.org.
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New Different Drummers now on You Tube:
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NIC Apportionments to be Paid in Full
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The Northern Illinois Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA) will be paying 100% of the general church apportionments, some $2,068,878.
The ability to pay the general church apportionment in full is made possible by the faithful participation of the local churches of the northern Illinois conference - many of whom have made apportionment offerings of great sacrifice and after considerable effort. 15 additional churches were able to pay 100% of their local church apportionment in 2011 from 2010. Click here for the church list.
The decision to pay in full was unanimous among the committee members, even though the final apportionment receipts are unknown - the final checks have yet to be received. It may be necessary to use up to 131,000 in reserve funds in order to make the full payment. But CCFA wants to be faithful to the connection in their responsibilities and wants to act by the same standards applied to local churches in the conference. Click here to read the full article>>
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Christian Unity Week- Jan. 18-25
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Local Christian churches are joining in an ecumenical celebration during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from January 18 to 25. In addition to prayer at individual churches, there will be ecumenical services throughout Chicago and the metropolitan area. Click here for more information.
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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.
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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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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day - Feb. 7
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We are asking all congregations to work to overcome attitudinal and behavioral barriers in the church and the community that creates stigma and discrimination of persons with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones.
The profound and radical teachings of Jesus and the convictions of John Wesley to be in ministry with the poor and suffering, compel the church to be vocal, not silent, in the midst of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Matthew 25: 31-46 calls us to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, give water to those who thirst and comfort to those who suffer. We see that mandate played out throughout Jesus' life, and we are called to do no less.
Please observe this day by sharing information, resources and testing with your congregation and community.
Irma Clark,
NIC HIV/AIDS Task Force Ambassador
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2012 Annual Conference- Submission Deadline
| The 2012 Northern Illinois Annual Conference opens on June 6 in the Mega Center at Pheasant Run in St. Charles, Illinois. This years' theme, Celebrate God's Amazing Work, features engaging bible study and exciting opportunities to learn about our global mission as a church.
In order to facilitate the work of the annual conference when we gather, several items must be submitted to both Rev. Lora Zink and Rev. Daniel Diss no later than close of business (5 p.m.) on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Items needs include: legislative documents, historical reports, requests for presentation time during the plenary sessions, and notification of awards to be published in the awards booklet. Click here for more information. |
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Rainbow Covenant Application Deadline Extended to Feb. 6
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New Applicants - 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 Michael Mann at 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: Harriet McCabe at harrietmccabe@earthlink.net or by phone at 630-355-4617.
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