 A.W.O.L. Youth Mission Project "A Work Of Love" April 20-21, 2012 First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton 715 North Carlton Ave., Wheaton,IL Cost: $25 per person, scholarships are available. This mission project and lock-in is open to all youth in grades 6 - 12 and their friends in the Chicago Presbytery. Mission work will be around our theme "Caring for God's Creation," with various projects such as lake clean-up, park beautification and/or animal care projects. Registration and more information |
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Interfaith Opportunity: Sharing Sacred Spaces
April 22, 2012 Old St. Patrick's Church 2 - 4p m, 700 West Adams St., Chicago, IL 60661, oldstpats.org
 May 12, 2012 Downtown Islamic Center 1 - 3 pm, 231 S. State Street, Chicago, 60604, dic-chicago.org
These houses of worship will open their doors to the general public as well as to visitors from other religious and spiritual communities. For more info, download the Sharing Sacred Spaces Program Booklet. |
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2012 National Multicultural Conference
 April 26-29 | Charlotte, NC Pre-conference Events April 25-26 "God's Door is Open: Who Are We to Stand in the Way?" Acts 10-11 |
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Night Ministry
The Night Ministry and the Presbytery of Chicago End Hunger
Homelessness Mission Team invite you to "Share Our Mission." Come learn about the work of The Night Ministry, share your congregation's volunteering experience, and network with other Chicago Presbytery congregations that support the Night Ministry. More info.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
10am to Noon: Lunch Provided
The Night Ministry
4711 N. Ravenswood, Chicago IL (Parking available)
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Worship Alive Concert
Get the word out in your congregation about the stellar workshop & concert coming up on April 28th. Richard & Trish Bruxvoort-Colligan are leading a workshop "Congregational Song in the 21st Century" followed by a concert of their music. Richard & Trish's songs are so rich--drawing upon contemporary musical styles with theological depth & integrity. NOTE there are changes from the usual Worship Alive! format:
- this is one-day only--Saturday--at Presbyterian Church of Western Springs; and
- time is 3:00 p.m. for the workshop and 5:30 p.m. for the concert.
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Abraham's Children
Theater & Dessert Event supporting the work of Father Elias Chacour for indigenous Christians in the Holy Land. While politicians tear things apart, there are places where Christians, Jews, and Muslims do work together and make a better world. Learn more.
April 28, 7pm
First Presbyterian - Wheaton
715 N. Carlton Ave. Wheaton, IL
For more information contact Barbara Huszagh 630-665-0207/barbarasan@sbcglobal.net. For tickets ($12) call the Church Office 630-668-5147.
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Taize Pilgrimage of Trust
May 25 to 28 (Memorial Day Weekend) hosted by DePaul University. Learn more about this gathering of thousands.
Online registration ends April 30th. For more information, contact Michael D. Schmit, DePaul University, at (773) 325-2958 or taize2012@depaul.edu.
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What if we left Just War theory behind?
As the Presyterian Church (U.S.A.) begins a process of discernment on whether to embrace nonviolence officially, the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship convenes peacemakers from across the church.
We Presbyterians know all about miracles - they happen in committees.... Read more.
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Visioning the future
 Together, let's share stories and talk about the challenges, hopes, and dreams for the Presbytery of Chicago! We are listening for the future to which God is calling us. The experience and insight of every Chicago Presbyterian is part of the process of discernment.
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Higgins Scholarship Accepting Applications
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be a half-time student. Seminary or Ph.D. level with special consideration being given to M.Div. students preparing for the parish ministry. Priority is given to second year students and beyond.
BASIS OF AWARDS: Grants of up to $5,000 (and at least $2,000) will be made, based on financial need, vocational fitness, plan of study and ecclesiastical connection.
Deadline extended to April 30. More info and application form
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Presbyterian Camps - Saugatuck, MI
Attention Senior High students: Senior High Leadership Camp is being offered again this summer. Have you ever been with friends where there are no walls and you can just be yourself? You know those are the ones you have a blast with no matter what you are doing!! The Presbyterian Camps in Saugatuck MI, is a place where you can spend one awesome week with friends, making friends all while giving yourself time to grow spiritually. Join us July 15-21 for a week you will not forget. |
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Worship Resource
Looking ahead to fall worship and educational programs? Plan a meaningful Labor Day weekend experience. It's been a rough few years for American workers. This Labor Day consider planning a worship service or educational event that honors workers and lifts up the cause of worker justice. |
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Resource Center
The Church in the 21st Century Reading List - all books listed are available for checkout from the Presbytery Resource Center at 815 W. Van Buren. Email us to have books shipped to you, or to suggest your own reading list.
 "Open Source Church: making room for the wisdom of all" by Landon Whitsitt  "Web-Empowered Ministry: Connecting With People through Websites, Social Media, and More" by Mark M. Stephenson  "Church in the Inventive Age" by Doug Pagitt
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Job openings
Christian Beginnings, a Preschool and Childcare ministry, is an integral part of First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield. Get to know us better and learn more about this job opportunity as Director. Knox Presbyterian in Naperville seeks a Communications Coordinator. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage publicity for all councils and staff. Learn more about this job opportunity. |
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Attention Clergywomen: An invitation to be part of the 70/70 Project
Help our sisters in Cameroon! Women clergy, seminarians and grads are invited to become part of the 70/70 project in which 70 PCUSA women are committing $40/year for 5 years so that their sisters in the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon can go to their annual clergywomen's conference. With no minimum salary, no continuing education or travel allowances, many cannot currently afford to go.
Donate online and put "70 Women Project" in the comments/instructions section. Checks can be sent to: Presbyterian Church (USA), P.O. Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700. Put: "E864103 70 Women Project (Cameroon)" on the memo line. For more information, contact Barb Cathey at 773.577.7363 or bhcathey@gmail.com. Spread the word!
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Give Blankets on Mothers Day
Plan your Blankets+ offering now. Order your Blankets+ resources today. Arrange for a speaker about Blankets+. Contact Pam at the CWS Midwest Area office, 888-297-2767 or pfolkers@churchworldservice.org. Find out more or place an order at blanketsplus.org.
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Scholarships for Presbyterian undergraduates
The National Presbyterian College Scholarship Program offers need-based scholarship assistance to full-time students entering their first year of college at one of the colleges related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
PCUSA scholarships are available for Undergraduates, Graduate/Theological students, and pastors.
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Presbytery of Chicago has
Mission Co-Workers
in Colombia, South America
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