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Bishop Kelly Remembered as a Pioneer
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Upcoming Events -Click on event for more details
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July Local Church Events
North Central Jurisdictional Conference - July 18-20 UMW School of Christian Mission- July 19- 23 Called to BE Conference - July 19-22 Young Adults in Mission Conference Aug. 2-5
College of Christian Life - Aug. 6-8 Peoria Come to the Lakeshore - Youth Retreat Aug. 10-12 UM Foundation Stewardship Conference To change the culture of stewardship in your church, where do you start? Mark your calendar now to attend the 9th annual stewardship conference, "Great Expectations", Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Barrington United Methodist Church. For full details and registration information, click here. |
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Communicator's Corner
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If you wish to purchase a DVD copy of Annual Conference Worship services and events, please e-mail your selections to in the Media Resource Center.
Include your name, address, and phone number. Cost of DVDs is usually $5 per DVD, with a $5 shipping charge ($5 for up to 10 DVDs to one address, and $10 for more that 10).
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Creative Ministries Grants Awarded
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The Northern Illinois Conference awarded nearly 20 Creative Ministries Grants during a reception on July 2 in the Chapel at First UMC Elgin. Former Program Council Chair Rev. Robert Sathuri and NIC's Dir. of Connectional Ministries, Rev. Chris Pierson announced the award recipients who then shared a little about their ministries. Read more here>>
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Sign up Today and Volunteer
Seeds to Succeed - August 11, 2012
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Volunteers are now needed for the growing number of service projects scheduled on August 11, 2012. Project details are being added every day to the website www.seedstosucceed.org. Visit the site, click on event details and volunteer for a project of your choice. If your church is coordinating a project, please have your volunteers register. Each volunteer will receive a t-shirt.
We are still collecting backpacks and school supplies over the summer. Donations can be brought to the program office at 217 Division St., Elgin, IL, St. Mark UMC at 8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave, Chicago IL or the Hilltop Ministry Center at 8301 Mitchell Rd, Machesney Park, IL. To make arrangements for drop-off at Hilltop call 815-985-3626 or email jeffbrace@findnewlifeumc.org. Visit www.seedstosucceed.org for supply lists.
Does your church have a July VBS coming up? A service project could include collecting backpacks and school supplies. Thanks to First UMC of LaGrange for making Seeds to Succeed a part of their upcoming VBS!
If you need promotional materials, contact Anne Marie Gerhardt at 847-931-0710 ext. 14 or communications@umcnic.org.
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UMW School of Christian Mission
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Northern Illinois Conference United Methodist Women School of Christian Mission July 19-23, 2012 Judson University, Elgin, IL Click here for flyer and registration info Scholarships available for youthFor any questions, contact Dean, Mari Schirmer at ehsremle@aol.com
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Welcome New D.S.
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Welcome Celebration For Rev. Zaki Zaki and Family.
Join us as we welcome our new
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Chicago: Northwestern District Superintendent!
Sunday, July 22 at 4 p.m. Ravenswood Fellowship UMC
Worship Service with reception afterwards
Churches are invited to bring an appetizer to share...
Hosted by the District Superintendency Committee and Ravenswood Fellowship Church.
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Plumbline Tour 2012
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Plumbline 2012 is gearing up for another adventure in New York City. Participants will learn about the historyand current reality of the HolyLand, including many of the countries that have been a part of the news.
We will also eat amazing food, walk A LOT, and grow together in our understanding of how we are called to "walk humbly with our God."
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175th Celebration - Special Guest Bishop
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 On July 22 Community United Methodist Church of Naperville, IL will be celebrating its 175th anniversary by hosting Bishop Patrick Streiff of the Central European and Southern European conference. Bishop Streiff will lead worship at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services at Community UMC and describe how our missions, individuals and teams have aided the European conference in spreading the Gospel to areas of Europe.This is one the key events in our 175th Anniversary celebration which will continue in the afternoon on July 22 with activities at Naperville Settlement.
On Monday, July 23 the Bishop will conduct a consultation which promotes missions in Eastern Europe and elsewhere. This consultation will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Community UMC and lunch will served. Please register for the consultation on-line at by clicking here. |
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