Today's NIC News September 13, 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. October Reporter deadline is Sept. 19.
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Communicator's Corner
| Harvest 2020 Fall New Faith Community Open Houses
Change in location for
UVC: Wicker Park
Sunday, Oct. 14 is their launch service at 10:30am @ Chopin Theatre 1543 W. Division.
They will no longer be worshiping at 1502 N. Hoyne. For more locations and dates see the September Reporter.
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 Warner Sallman Gallery Exhibit at First UMC at the
Chicago Temple
Public Slide Presentation by Rev. LeRoy L. Carlson
Thursday, Sept. 13, 6-7:30 p.m. & Sun., Sept. 23, 12pm-1:30 p.m.
Both presentations to be held in the James Parlor, 2nd Floor
For information: 312 236-4548 or www.chicagotemple.org
First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
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On October 1, 2012
10-Fold returns for a month-long celebration of five exciting projects, each highlighted for a full week.
Each visitor can trigger a US $1 donation to the week's project, made by one of 10-Fold's sponsors, simply by clicking on the BE COUNTED button. Click here to learn more>>
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An Ingleside-Whitfield Mother's Grief Inspires Walk for Peace
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Bishop Welcome Service
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 Please join us in welcoming Bishop Sally Dyck to the Northern Illinois Conference
at 5pm
Reception following
Grace UMC
300 E Gartner Rd.
Naperville, IL
Greeters are needed for the service. If you are interested please contact Rev. Adonna Reid by email adonnadreid@gmail.com or call the South Shore Church office at 773-752-6233.
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JFON Fundraiser Dinner
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Bill Medford
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Join JFON for dinner On Sunday, September 16,
along with Bishop Sally Dyck and featuring Bill Mefford of the General Board of Church and Society.
Also hear stories of the transformational work that's been done on behalf of immigrants and their families.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
Location: European Chalet
5445 S. Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL
Gathering Music: 4:30 pm
Dinner and Program: 5:00-7:30 pm
Come to the Celebration! Tickets are $50 and a free will offering will also be taken. Click here for more info.
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UMM Spiritual Congress - Sept. 14-16
|  This year's theme is "The Gospel of Matthew: A Guide for Life in the Congregation."
Our Spiritual leader will be Pastor Larry Hilkemann (former DeKalb District Superintendent).
Location:
300 Conference Point Rd.
Williams Bay, WI
Click here for registration and more info |
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Help Hurricane Isaac Survivors
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Hurricane Isaac damage has put a strain on disaster assistance supplies.
1. If you are UMCOR trained and badged as an Early Response Team person, please contact ERT.IGRC@gmail.com and get on a team headed for Louisanna.
Thank you! Rev. Christina L. Vosteen, NIC Disaster Response Coordinator
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It's Time to Talk About Bullying
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Let's Talk: Free Workshop on
Saturday
September 22, 2012
9am-Noon
First UMC of Elgin
216 Highland St. Elgin
For Children, Youth, Parents, Grandparents, Childcare workers and Teachers.
Come learn strategies, participate in activities and join in the conversation on best ways to deal with and recognize bullying. Hear testimonies and walk away with valuable resources. Together we can help with this ongoing problem.
Please register by Sept. 17 by emailing your name and number attending to info@seedstosucceed.org or call 847-931-0710 ext. 14
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Outreach: Youth in Mission
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Saturday, October 20
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
North Central College
30 North Brainard Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Come to a Planning Session
following the anti-bullying workshop on Sept. 22 at First UMC Elgin. We will begin at noon with lunch and should end @ 1:30 p.m. Plan on attending both events if you can!
Please contact Rev. Dr. Barbara Javore if you plan to attend the Planning Session. bjavore@yahoo.com or 847.828.7700 |
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Missionary Visits the NIC
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 Helen Roberts-Evans, a missionary of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church and Dir. of the Department of General Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church in Liberia continues her visit to the NIC. Click here for her schedule. |
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Chicago Southern Dist. 2nd Annual
Fall Worship Celebration
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It's A Family Affair: Revive, Renew and Rejoice Sunday, September 30 at 4 pm First UMC, Lansing (18420 Burnham, Lansing IL 60438) Preacher: Rev. Dr. Tracy S. Malone Special music will be provided Click here for more info
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School of Evangelism- October 20
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Candace Lewis
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Registration 8:00 am Worship, Keynote Address & Workshops 8:30 am - 3:15 pm Cornerstone UMC Plato Center, IL Keynote Speaker is Rev. Candace Lewis, GBOD Theme: "Engaging the Culture: Reaching Out With Relevance" |
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Children's Sabbaths Weekend
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 United Voices for Children urges all Northern Illinois Conference churches to join in the National Observance of Children's Sabbaths® weekend, October 19 - 21. |
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