 September 11 - A Community Service of Commemoration
Featuring the world premiere of "Voices of Peace," specially commissioned for this service and sung by a 95-member choir made up of members of Chicago Sinai, Fourth Church, and Holy Name.
With prayer and reflections by leaders from each of the faith communities and instrumental music by Lamajamal.
View the full flier
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Stewardship Webinar
"Preaching and Teaching Stewardship Generation-to-Generation"
Tuesday Sept 13, 1pm (Central Time)
The Presbyterian Outlook Live 90-Minute Webinar
$29.95 for 1-6 participants.
Your Stewardship Committee can all participate, or if someone misses it, registration includes unlimited access to the replay afterwards.
More information on the webinar and the speaker, Rev. Karl Travis |
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End Hunger and Homelessness Pre-presbytery Gathering
September 20, 2011
Pre-presbytery 10:30 a.m.
Presbytery 1:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston
1427 Chicago Avenue Evanston, IL
Join us as we address at the root causes of hunger and homelessness. Share ideas on what your congregation is doing and hear from others.
More details here, from the Advance Justice Mission Priority Leadership Team, End Hunger and Homelessness Mission Team, Contact: Joe Fong, Moderator |
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Busse Woods Forest Preserve, Elk Grove Village, Illinois September 24, 2011 Mission at Fourth Presbyterian Church and Chicago Lights Center for Whole Health are one of the many sponsors for this walk and are letting their congregation and community know how to participate in the walk. Your church can participate by becoming a sponsor and/or register online to walk in order to bring about awareness and prevent suicide. |
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Children of Abraham: Christians Study Islam and the Qur'an The Ecumenical and Interreligious Work Group would like to bring to your attention a study series created by a local interfaith groups.
Tuesdays, September 27 through November 1, 2011
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
1004 Greenwood St., Evanston
847-475-3403
An ecumenical group will gather to learn about Islam and the Qur'an.
Participants will explore issues such as Islam and politics, women and family in Islam, and the so-called "clash of civilizations." Considerable discussion will be devoted to a comparison of the Bible and the Qur'an texts on such topics as God and creation, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Mary. Download brochure for more information. |
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 29th Annual
CHICAGO CROP HUNGER WALK
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Rally for Walk Team Organizers: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. RSVP. Host: First Church of the Brethren |
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 Gil Rendle Speaks October 28 in Urbana
Consultant and author Gil Rendle will present a study of his book "Journey in the Wilderness: New Life for Mainline Churches" on Friday, Oct. 28, in Urbana, Ill. The event is open to the public. Cost for the workshop will be $25. Download the flier here, or read Bob Reynold's response to the book from page 2 of June's Our Common Ministry.
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Youth-Church Revival
Pine Avenue United Church's Youth Ministry is looking to do new things in ministry in the Austin community. The theme of this time of revival is: "Following Christ Together While Praising as One"
October 28: Worship Service on Friday evening
Otober 29: a full day of workshops with fun activities focused on addressing concerns of young people
October 30: Sunday afternoon combined Youth and Adult Worship Service
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Denise C. Howard at 773.852.2715, or call the church office at 773-287-4777. |
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 Interim Pastor Training"The Art of Transitional Ministry"
Residency Week 1 begins: October 31
Mercy Center
St. Louis, MO
Registration deadline: October 3
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!
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 Sunday, September 11 worship materialsChurches across America this year will be remembering the tragedy of September 11, 2001 within the context of Sunday morning worship. For resources, we direct your attention to the G.A. Mission Council's site. Download a one-pager of highlights here from the Presbytery's Peacemaking Team. |
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 Advisory about new immigration policy Do not believe individuals claiming they can sign up undocumented workers for a work permit (Employment Authorization Document or "EAD") or get anyone legal status based on the Secretary Napolitano's August 18, 2011 announcement. Download this bilingual English/Spanish advisory for clarification on what the new policy is and isn't. |
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Nominations for GA Commissioners Due
220th GA - June 30 - July 7, 2012, in Pittsburgh
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Please make sure to get any and all nominations for Commissioners to the General Assembly (2012) in to the Committee on Nominations by August 28th. Self-nominations are welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rev. Jenny Gleichauf at jenny@wcc-joinus.org. We hope to hear from you!
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Presbytery Resource Center
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Continuing Education Opportunities for 2011-2013:
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Presbytery of Chicago has Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.) Mission
Co-Workers in Latin America
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