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Presbytery Assembly Meeting follow up
The follow up gathering to the Vision conversations from dinner is July 24, 4pm, at First United Oak Park.
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220th General Assembly
 June 30 thru July 7, 2012
"This summer the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) will meet in Pittsburgh, PA to make decisions about the life of our denomination in its policies, ministries and mission in the world...." Read a brief explanation.
Go to the Official Site or PCbiz |
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"Pedal the Prairie Path" bike-a-thon - July 15th
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Best Practice Breakfast
Are you excited about a new idea you're trying out in your congregation or ministry setting? Out of the box outreach? Creative fundraising? Original Liturgy or Engaging Worship Ideas? Have you had an experience in ministry and/or pastoral care that you just can't wait to share?
Best Practice Breakfast
Thursday August 16th, 9AM - Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
Hosted by the Small Church Group
Each person gets 7-10 minutes to present to the group and take a few questions. If you have images or powerpoint slides to help you share your story please email them to shawnabowman@gmail.com by Wednesday August 15.
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Visit Cuba
Since 1999, the Presbytery of Chicago has celebrated its partnership with the Presbytery of Havana - and the church-to-church partnerships that have formed - with annual trips to Cuba.
According to our travel license, we will be involved in religious activities 100% of the time...so obviously we're eating wonderful food with great people in beautiful places.
Get to know our Presbyterian brothers and sisters in Christ in Cuba. Learn more.
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Congo Mission Network
Save the Date!  Annual Conference
Congo Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church USA
Theme: "Empowerment through Collaborative Advocacy for the Democratic Republic of Congo" October 3 - 5, 2012 Location: First Presbyterian Church, Newark, Delaware |
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Presbyterian Camps - Saugatuck, MI
 Summer Camp is underway. We would like to extend a special invitation to our students who will have completed 3rd - 5th grades to join us for Discovery Camp. At Discovery Camp, campers can learn about the Secrets of the God's Kingdom, make new friends, play in the sand, sleep in cabins, make crafts, play games, learn about nature, swim in Lake Michigan, sing around the campfire. View the schedule. |
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2012-2013 Presbyterian Planning Calendar
This 19-month calendar contains many planning aids for pastors and other church leaders. The theme is "Presbyterian Mission."
Includes: lectionary for Sundays and special days, liturgical days, liturgical colors, resource information for PC(USA) programmatic emphases, updated synod, presbytery, and PC(USA) staff directories, color foldout synod/presbytery and world maps. Order here. |
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Resource Center
Missional Church - all books listed are available for checkout from the Presbytery Resource Center at 815 W. Van Buren.
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Lombard Mennonite Peace Center
Equip your people to assist in dealing with conflict in your church.
Upcoming training events here in Chicagoland that would be valuable for both clergy and lay leaders.
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Finding a new congregation at college
Campus Minister Jesse Larson wants to be a friendly face when a student you know arrives at Iowa State University, in Ames, IA this fall. Read his letter about Collegiate Presbyterian Church and put him in touch with your student. |
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Job openings
Lombard Community Presbyterian Church is seeking an experienced, versatile part-time Director of Choirs to oversee our music ministry and to develop and grow a youth/children's music program. Read more.
The Office Manager will manage staff and coordinate volunteers for the busy office in the dynamic and growing church of Knox Presbyterian in Naperville. Read more.Edgewater Presbyterian Church in Chicago seeks a Youth Director and Coordinator of Children's Christian Formation. Read more. |
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Want to hear how these events went? Read the stories of people and churches in this presbytery in Our Common Ministry.
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Presbytery of Chicago has
Mission Co-Workers
in Colombia, South America
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List Your Event in Preview
Hundreds of elders, educators, and church leaders read the Chicago Presbytery Preview email, sent the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. If you have an event to publicize, follow the submission guidelines and send your info to Laura Cathey at lcathey@ chicagopresbytery.orgYou can reissue or modify this content for your own church bulletin or newsletter, without crediting the Preview, but please credit any organizations, photographers, etc, that we credited.  This listing of upcoming events is sponsored by the Communications Work Group of the Presbytery of Chicago Presbytery Coordinating Commission.
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