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Being Connectional
Share ideas and know one another's ministry. For quick research on all the churches in this presbytery, use our Custom Google Search. It queries all our churches with websites. Try it out. |
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Presbyterian Hunger Program
August 13-15, 2012
Catholic Theological Union 5401 S. Cornell Ave. Chicago, IL.
Monday, August 13 - Corporate Globalization, Root Causes of Poverty
Tuesday, August 14 - Effective Organizing and Advocacy
Wednesday, August 15 - Global Perspectives and Building Alliances
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Best Practice Breakfast
Are you excited about a new outreach/ worship/ fundraising idea you're trying out in your congregation or ministry setting? Share it! Each person will present and take questions for up to 10 minutes. Email any images or powerpoint slides to shawnabowman@ gmail.com by August 15.
Thursday August 16th, 9AM - Elmhurst Presbyterian Church
Hosted by the Small Church Group
 RSVP on Facebook
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Child Safety Workshop
This workshop is designed to help your congregation create a safe place for children, youth, and those at risk. The Chicago Presbytery encourages attendance by Youth Leaders - Mission Trip Leaders Retreat and Camp Counselors - Afterschool Directors and Teachers - Sunday School Teachers
Saturday, August 25, 2012
9:00 am until Noon
First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton View the flyer
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Labor in the Pulpit - Worship Resource
Labor Day is Monday, September 3, 2012
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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Boycott, Divestment, & Sanctions
 "What's it all About for Faith Communities?" Keynote Speaker Rabbi Alissa Wise, National Organizer Jewish Voice for Peace Additional guests (including our own Pauline Coffman) will speak about initiatives taken this year by the Presbyterian, Methodist, Quaker and Episcopal churches and the US Response to Kairos Palestine. September 13, 2012 Grace Place Sanctuary 637 S. Dearborn Chicago, IL 6:30 pm (Refreshments 6:15pm) View flyer. |
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 McCormick Days
"Global Churches, Local Ministry"
15 - 16 October 2012
Voices of Christians from around the world can be heard in our own backyards through vital worshipping communities of immigrant Christians. How have the major shifts of the last 30 years impacted the global Church? What are the implications and opportunities of these changes for local ministry?
Alums and all interested community members are invited to join us for McCormick Days to engage these questions and connect with one another! Learn more.
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 CROP Walk CROP Walk Chicago is Sunday, October 21, 2012
The CROP Walk is a fundraiser that re-enacts the walk millions must make each day for basic water and food. Together walkers raise $50,000 each year for causes like water collection for women in Kenya (video).
Check out August in the calendar for Recruiter Rally dates to pick up materials for your team. |
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 25 Years of Music Ministry
We're recognizing professional church musicians who have served a church in the Chicago Presbytery for 25 years or more at the September 18th Assembly.
Make sure the musician at your church is included. More info. |
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Presbyterian Camps - Saugatuck, MI
 Beat the heat with a Family Camp Weekend. Or find a cure for "I'm Bored" with Discovery Camp or Outdoor Adventure. Space is still open to decide to add camp to your family's summer 2012. View the full schedule. |
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Pentecost Offering
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Photo of Grace Commons by J Wiley
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A big thank you to the churches that have contributed their 40% portion of the Pentecost offering to the ministry with young adults that is happening at Grace Commons. If your church was intending to participate, you can still send your contributions via check made out to "Grace Commons" and mailed to the Presbytery offices at 815 W. Van Buren St, Suite 500, Chicago, IL.
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Order 2013 Mission Yearbooks
 Thousands of Presbyterians use the Mission Yearbook for their personal devotions, to open meetings, and stay connected to the national and international mission of the PCUSA.
Each church will receive a free office copy, for pickup at the November 17, 2012 Assembly meeting. For more, order together through the presbytery to bring the price down from $16.95 to $12.95 apiece. |
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Resource Center
Disciple - You may have heard stories at LEAD this year about Disciple, a powerful, intensive Bible Study program for adults. Check out some of the curriculum from the Presbytery Resource Center at 815 W. Van Buren.
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¿Se habla español?
St. Peter's United Church of Christ is offering Spanish language classes for clergy and others who are looking to learn, primarily for ministry purposes.
Who do you know who ought to hear about this?
Wednesday - Friday afternoons
$20/class session
2805 N. Linder Avenue, Chicago (near Diversey and Central)
Fall's schedule of new classes will start in mid-September as sufficient numbers of students express interest. Please contact Rev. Jeremy McLeod at 773-556-3836 or jeremy.mcleod@ valpo.edu. |
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Our Churches in the News
Concert "Singing to End AIDS" at Oak Park Fair Oaks and Chicago Lakeview in the Windy City Times |
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PC(USA) Board of Pensions
Online access Securely access your Statement of Benefits online through Benefits Connect. Register or log in. Wellness Register for the popular SkillSoft e-learning program, featuring 10 one-hour, self-paced multimedia courses on topics such as handling conflict, time management and balance, and connecting and communicating with others. Register online ($25) by Friday, August 17, 2012. Learn more. |
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