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April 26, 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.
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Communicator's Corner
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Penny for your thoughts... I found this (thanks to GBCS) on the sidewalk walking back from the Tampa Convention Center to the hotel last night. In the first three days, General Conference has been uplifting, inspirational, tiring and interesting. On the plane flight down to Tampa, I overheard people talking about United Methodists and the conversation continues. I am meeting and seeing United Methodists from all over the world, speaking in many different languages, but all coming together with one purpose - to serve an Awesome GOD! Alleluia! ~Anne Marie ++++++++++++++++++++++ 
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Upcoming Events -Click on event for more details
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Poetry Slam Contest - deadline May 5
Healthy Congregations Workshop - May 4 & 52012 Rx Consultation - May 4-6, 2012
Golden Cross Sunday- May 6
Resetting the Table- Economic Justice for All - May 6
Join Bishop Jung and Faith Leaders Call to Action to End Hunger - May 9
ORM Auction - May 12
UMW Lobby Day - May 17 Stop the Violence Youth Conference - May 19 Bridges to Community: June 15-16 Understanding the Immigrant Experience in Chicago Bridges to Community: Understanding the Immigrant Experience in Chicago (Two day education/immersion experience) Co-sponsored by Chicago Theological Seminary and UCC Immigration Task Force. Registration Deadline - May 15. Click here for more info.
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Missionary News
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Click below to read the latest newsletters from our Missionaries serving around the world.
Clara Mridula Biswas- Easter Letter from Cambodia
UM VIM Trip to Bolivia Planned
The Northern Illinois Conference (NIC) is offering a UM VIM trip to Bolivia beginning July 31 through August 14, 2012. The emphasis of the trip is beginning construction of a Resource Center for Leadership within the Ancoraimes District of the Iglesia Evangelica Metodista de Bolivia (IEMB) Church.
For additional information or to express interest in joining this UM VIM team, contact:
Rev. Orlando Moller, phone: 773-837-0229, e-mail: OrlandoMoller@gmail.com
Wally Calaway, phone: 630-910-1179; e-mail: WCalaway@sbcglobal.net
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General Conference Underway
in Tampa, FL
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 The 2012 General Conference opened in Tampa, Fla. on April 24 with an inspiring worship service. All the NIC delegates, volunteers, visitors and staff arrived safely and are busy at work. On Wednesday, Chicago Southern District Superintendent and Clergy Delegate Chair, Rev. Dr. Tracy Smith Malone was elected Chair of the Church & Society Legislative committee. World Malaria day was uplifted also on Wed. Read more about a surprise flash dance mob that swarmed the Conference. Wednesday also included the Episcopal, Laity and Young People's addresses.
All plenary sessions, which include worship services and major addresses, are being streamed live at www.gc2012.umc.org and daily updates and photos are available on the NIC website at www.umcnic.org/gc2012.
Other Ways to Stay Informed
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Annual Conference Registration Open |
Online Registration is Open -Click HereThe cost is $56 until May 13. Beginning May 14 the cost will be $75. All online and mail-in registrations must be complete (to the office by May 28). Make your reservations with Pheasant Run today! We have a block of rooms still available - note the Tower is sold out - rooms are available in the courtyard wing of the resort. The cost is a special negotiated rate of $102 + 11% tax for a total of $113.22 per night.
To get this rate by phone, call 630-584-6300 before May 5, and tell the clerk that you are part of the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church.
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Interfaith Unity Banquet
| The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago & The Northern Illinois Conference United Methodist Church Cordially invite you to their Seventh Interfaith Unity Banquet
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Location: Islamic Foundation (note change)
300 West Highridge Road
Villa Park, IL
Dinner & Program 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Theme: Freedom of Religion(s) in a Pluralistic Society
Religion and moral debate in the public square: Sharia, Church, and State
Speakers:
Dr. Barry Bryant
Associate Professor of United Methodist
and Wesleyan Studies Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary
Azam Nizamuddin, Esq.
Attorney and principal, The Law Office
of Azam Nizamuddin, P.C.
Adjunct Professor, Islamic Law, Loyola
University Chicago
Please RSVP to Lena Kasi Touleimat at ltouleimat@ciogc.org or call 630-975-9459 Please RSVP by May 6.
Download the flyer
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Still Time to Register for
Turnaround Boot Camp
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5th Sunday Appeal for Children - April 29
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By participating in a 5th Sunday Appeal, (April 29 is a 5th Sunday!) local church members are given the opportunity to directly support United Voices for Children and all four NIC-affiliated agencies (ChildServ, Marcy-Newberry Association, MYSI Corporation and Rosecrance) with their donations.
If your local church is in need of resources; from information about the agencies to giving envelopes, please contact Laurel Bault, UVC Coordinator at Umvoices4kids@yahoo.com or 224-587-3611.
ChildServ Invites Outreach to Military Families in
Northern Illinois! Read more>>
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2012-2016 Nominations Form
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The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Nominations is currently seeking to fill several positions to serve as chairs and members of committees in the next quadrennium. This is a great opportunity to utilize your spiritual gifts and abilities in a wide range of conference ministries. Questions? Please contact the new Nominations Committee Chair, Cerna Rand at nominations@umcnic.org.
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Creative Ministries Grant Deadline May 1
| The Northern Illinois Conference Program Council is accepting applications for Creative Ministries Grants to help fund new ministry projects in 2012.
Thanks to your apportionments a dozen grants were awarded last year. A couple of examples include, Faith UMC Chicago which planned to use the money for an after-school drop-in center and Grace Calvary UMC needed funds for a health and fitness ministry.
The application forms are available on the NIC website, www.umcnic.org under "Resources". Or click here. All applications must be submitted on or before May 1, 2012. For more information contact: Rev. Christopher Pierson at cpierson@umcnic.org or 847-931-0732 ext. 15. |
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2012 NIC PAUMCS Spring Workshops in the Districts
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PAUMCS 101: You Are Not Alone Wednesdays: May 9, 16 & 23 9 am- 2:30 pm The District Superintendents are encouraging church office staff members to participate in the Spring workshops offered in May by the Northern Illinois Conference Professional Association of United Methodist Secretaries (PAUMCS). The workshop PAUMCS 101: You Are Not Alone will be in held in each of the Districts this year in an effort to bring the resources of PAUMCS more accessible to all of our church office staff members. The cost of the workshop is $10 per person (includes lunch & materials), payable to NIC PAUMCS at the workshop. Click here for pre-registration, locations and more information. |
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Workshop to focus on helping Harrisburg recover from tornado
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Rev. Bryan Crousore, an emergency response specialist with Church World Service, will conduct a free workshop on "Long-Term Recovery from Disasters" for clergy and community members who are helping people affected by the February 29 tornado in Harrisburg, IL. The workshop will take place on May 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ, 930 West Cherry St., in Marion, Ill. Your congregation's partnership with CWS makes this possible. For more information about CROP Hunger Walk, Blankets+, and CWS Kits, or CWS response in Harrisburg, please contact the CWS Illinois office at (630) 200-4572 or il@churchworldservice.org or visit www.churchworldservice.org
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