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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.  Share the flier |
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 29th Annual
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Need CROP materials? Missed the Recruiter Rallies? We can mail materials to you! Contact 630 200-4572 or chicagocrop@gmail.com
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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. Learn more.
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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. Read Bob Reynold's take on 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
Saturday: October 29, Breakfast 9:00am - Workshops 10:30am - Talent Show 3:00pm
Sunday: October 30, 3-6pm combined Youth and Adult Worship Service
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Denise C. Howard at 773.852.2715, or call the church office at 773-287-4777.
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Senior High Fall Retreat: Called to Action!  Blackhawk and Chicago Presbyteries
Nov 4-6, 2011
Covenant Harbor Retreat Center
Lake Geneva, WI
God calls each one of us to action! But what does that mean? How are we supposed to live out God's call in our everyday lives?
Come to this retreat and learn about what God wants you to do in this world and how you can follow God into action!
For more information about the retreat contact Millason Dailey at 847-362-2174 or mdailey@boxp.net. We're looking for awesome Youth Leaders who would like to lead a small group. If you're interested contact Tom Brown. Share the brochure Share the registration form |
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 Sing a New Song: Exploring New Worship Music Resources
The first workshop in the 2011-12 Worship Alive! series. Two new worship songbooks will be presented by their editors. Learn more.
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2-5pm
Presbyterian Church of Western Springs | Sunday Nov. 6, 2-5pm
United Church of Rogers Park |
 The workshop is recommended for pastors, music directors, and choir and band members and will include lots of singing with suggestions on how to use these songs in worship. Registration is $35 paid in advance; $45 at the door. Contact Mark at 773-728-8274 or worshipalive@comcast.net to request a printed brochure. The Worship Alive! workshop series is co-sponsored by the Empower Ministry Team of the Presbytery of Chicago.
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Commissioned Ruling Elder Continuing Education
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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 Winnetka Presbyterian Church to host Mission Co-Workers from Sudan
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Mission Yearbooks 2012
 The Presbyterian Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study inspires thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the church in intercessory prayer. Its easy-to-read, page-a-day format brings you 365 of these stories - each written by a Presbyterian actively involved in mission from all across the nation and the world.
The Presbytery has bulk ordered the 2012 Mission Yearbook. This brings the price/book down from $14.95 to $9.95. However, to keep costs down, they will not be shipped out to churches. Place your order to be able to pick up your church's copies at the November 19th Assembly in Wheaton.
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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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Worship Alive! Scholarships
The Worship, Music, and the Arts (WMA) Work Group of the Presbytery of Chicago is offering scholarships to Worship Alive! in honor of the memory of Charles E. Dickerman, former moderator and newsletter editor of the WMA workgroup. The Worship Alive! workshops are for those individuals interested in planning and leading worship. Information avilable about workshop topics, dates, and locations. Scholarship applicants must be a non-clergy member of a church within the Presbytery of Chicago. Scholarships are limited to two people from each congregation. Email Linda Wygant for application materials. |
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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
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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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