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February 2, 2012
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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. Articles for the March Reporter are due Feb. 13. |
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District Leadership Training Events
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5 of the 6 NIC Districts held Leadership Training Events last Saturday with a great turnout by those participating in interactive worship, workshops and discussions.
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Local Church Events
| Local church events are posted on the web
Read about February Events |
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Communicator's Corner
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One year ago...Where were you during the Blizzard of 2011?
And while this has been a mild winter so far, get ready for six more weeks of winter because the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow today. Happy Groundhog Day!
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Volunteers Needed: The Florida Hospitality Team for General Conference needs to fill many volunteer positions such as airport greeters, convention center greeters, lounge hospitality and registration. If you're interested click here for the website
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General Conference Legislation is now online...click here
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If you are an NIC member planning on attending the 2012 General Conference, would please send your contact information to Natarsha Gardner at ngardner@umcnic.org.
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If you would like to order a NIC directory, visit the "store" on the website. Click here.
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NIC Laity Convocation- This Saturday
| Cyberspace & Sacred Space
Saturday, February 4, 2012
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Rev. Larry Hollon
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8am registration (Walk-ins can still register)
9am Worship 3pm Sending Forth
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Larry Hollon, General Secretary United Methodist Communications
Cost: $20 per person Includes Continental
Breakfast and lunch
Childcare available with prior notification.
Clergy .3 CEU's will be available. |
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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. Please observe this day by sharing information, resources and testing with your congregation and community.
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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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UMW Silent Vigil
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The Northern Illinois Conference United Methodist Women held a silent vigil to support those imprisoned by human trafficking on Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Daley Center Plaza in Chicago. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery and is the second largest criminal industry in the world after drug trade. The Stop Human Trafficking Vigil was attended by approximately 30 people from across the conference. Read more>>
More information on Human Trafficking and is available fromwww.unitedmethodistwomen.org/act.
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Church World Service and CROP Leadership Day 2012
|  All are invited to this training and idea-sharing day for CROP Hunger Walk leaders and Church World Service enthusiasts on Saturday, February 18 from 8:30am to 3:15pm.
We will explore the theme of development, both abroad and in our own communities as we develop awareness and energy around fighting hunger through CROP Hunger Walks. |
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2012 Annual Conference- Submission Deadline
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 The 2012 Northern Illinois Annual Conference opens on June 6 in the Mega Center at Pheasant Run in St. Charles, Illinois. This year's 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.Popping Presentations
Those presenting at Annual Conference are strongly encouraged to attend a seminar on Saturday, Mar. 17 from 1pm-2:30pm at the Elgin Program office at 217 Division St., Elgin to learn the do's and don'ts of making a presentation which will pop! Click here for registration and more information. |
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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.
Cost: $195 which includes all travel, meals, and two nights lodging.
Dates: March 23 (evening) - 25
Primary location: Hilton hotel in Lisle
Transportation provided by Dixon-Meyers Trailways.
Please register by Mar. 1. Contact: Harriet McCabe at harrietmccabe@earthlink.net or by phone at 630-355-4617.
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