Worship Workshop

 

How do we respond to terrorism, tornados, and other tragedy through worship?

 

"Worship in Times of Tragedy & Trouble"

Saturday, July 16th, 9:30am

Kingswood UMC in Buffalo Grove

 

Workshop and participation in condensed versions of two model worship services. This workshop is open to clergy and lay worship planners & leaders in all traditions. Click here for flyer with details. RSVP to 847-398-0770 or office@kingswoodumc.com so we can prepare appropriately. 

 

Also, the deadline for early registration as a Worship Alive co-sponsor for 2011-2012 is July 31, reserving unlimited space for your congregation in the year's workshops. 

Divorce Recovery Ministry - Western Suburbs

7 week workshop, beginning August 4

Knox Presbyterian Church, Naperville

Using the text "The Fresh Start - Divorce Recovery Workbook," Rev. Cindy Karis and Stephen Minister Todd Goll will facilitate a workshop for folks who have experienced divorce or are going through divorce. To sign up or ask any questions, email ckaris@knoxpres.org or call (630) 615-4308. 

This Basic Interim/Transitional Ministry Education consists of 60 contact hours divided equally between two Residency Weeks -Week I (30 hours) and Week II (30 hours) separated by a Practicum which combines reflection on, and experience in, some aspect of interim/transitional ministry. 

Registration is limited, so please encourage those who are appropriate for this training and this ministry to sign up early!

Read the brochure or download the registration form (registration requires signature from your Executive Presbytery or Committee on Ministry moderator) .

We're sorry that the latest edition of Our Common Ministry was not available to you at the June Assembly as per usual. If you would like to request a printed copy be mailed to you, click here to email Laura Cathey, or you can view OCM online through the presbytery's website. 

Nominate a Youth Advisory Delegate (YAD)

Photo by Joseph Williams

 

It is our great hope that you will take the time to extend an invitation to gifted young people (ages 17-23) in your congregation to apply to be the YAD for Presbytery of Chicago in 2012, and to follow through with the recommendation process.  Application deadline is Friday, July 29, 2011.

CROP Walk Planning Committee

Serve on the planning committee to help plan the Chicago CROP Hunger Walk. The planning committee deals with a variety of tasks. We need talent and people with contacts to do media/publicity for the Crop Walk, getting sponsors (financial and in kind product) for the walk, and recruit support (telephone, tracking, etc). To join, contact Joseph Fong.

For more details on October 16, 2011 CROP walk, visit the Chicago CROP Walk or Church World Service webpages, or donate to the walk.

Continuing Education Opportunities for 2011-2013:

  

Certificate in Executive Leadership: equips pastors, church staff and lay leaders to meet challenges of leadership in today's church

  

Certificate in Environmental Ministry and Leadership: provides clergy and lay leaders environmental advocacy tools from science and biblical studies, theology and ethics

  

Allen Lectures: Professor Emilie M Townes will present the 2012 Allen Lecture on pastoral care on Monday, Feb. 21, 2012 

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