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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"Community, Campus, and Crisis: Unexpected Stories and Contributions of the Young Lords Occupation in 1969" 
McCormick's Center for the Study of Latin@ Theology and Ministry will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a program commemorating a turbulent moment in the seminary's history. |
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 Stewardship Breakfast
What: Stewardship and Financial Development Gathering
When: Saturday, October 8th from 9:00 to 11:30 am
Where: Presbyterian Church of Western Springs at 5250 Wolf Road
Why: To share and discuss best practices in church stewardship campaigns. This will be an interactive session where we will learn from each other and talk about resources that are available through the presbytery and other places.
How: With a continental breakfast, of course.
Who: You - RSVP here and tell us what resources your Stewardship committee needs by September 23
For questions on the gathering or the survey you may contact Rev. Nancy Dederer at 708-788-0490 or njcdederer@att.net. |
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 29th Annual
Sunday, October 16, 2011 |
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McCormick Days is McCormick Theological Seminary's annual alumni/ae reunion, as well as an opportunity for continuing education.
For folks who are not alumni, the most compelling portion of the event is likely to be Tuesday, October 25, focused on the newly released Common English Bible. View the schedule or the full brochure. October 24 - 25 |
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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."
Friday: October 28, 6-9 pm Worship Service. Contribute your/your group's gifts to worship
Saturday: Otober 29, Breakfast 9:00am - Workshops 10:30am - Talent Show (contribute your talents) 3:00pm
Sunday: October 30, 3-6pm 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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Commissioned Ruling Elder Continuing Education
Join us for the last workshop in our 2011 series for commissioned ruling elders.
Preparing for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany
November 5, 2011
Deadline to register: October 28
Location: Philo (Ill.) Presbyterian Church, just outside Champaign/Urbana
Cost: $35 (includes lunch, a take-home packet with worship ideas, the lectionary texts for the season and a variety of other resources)
Workshops are led by the Rev. Dr. Laura Reason, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Highland, Ind. Every workshop in the series is unique, so first-time attendees and past attendees alike will find this a helpful learning experience. Click here for registration information. |
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LEAD 2012: SAVE THE DATE!
LEAD 2012, a full day of Leadership Education and Development for the Whole Church, will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange Illinois 60525.
The keynote preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Frank Yamada, President, McCormick Theological Seminary.
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2011 Peacemaking Offering
"A harvest of justice is sown in peace." James 3:18
- 25% is retained by your congregation
- 25% is used by presbyteries & synods
- 50% is allocated to G.A. ministries
Read more from the Presbytery's Peacemaking Mission Team
Download denominational bulletin inserts, minutes for mission, and more |
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Fall at Presbyterian Camps - Saugatuck, MI
There is space available for many Fall and Winter weekend and week long retreats. Book for your church or for a family reunion today! Join us for a nice warm fire in the fireplace, picking apples at one of many local orchards, and see the beauty of the changing colors at Presbyterian Camps. Hope to see you this fall.
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Position Available
The Presbytery of Chicago seeks a Youth Ministry Coordinator to:
- Plan and carry out four presbytery-wide youth events annually
- Foster a network among congregational youth leaders throughout the presbytery
- Offer advice, counsel, and resources to churches without youth leadership
- Work with Youth Ministry Team
Read more. |
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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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