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Interfaith Mental Health Conference
Learn about mental illness awareness, local resources, and meet congregations of other faiths that want to get involved.  Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 October 23, 7:45am to noon View flyer and registration |
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Faith and Citizenship Forum
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Photo by Simon Pocock
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"The Theology of Obama and Romney"
Lecture and Discussion by Dr. Kenneth Vaux, Professor Emeritus Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary
Admission: free
October 25, 7pm
Chicago Second
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True North Boundary Training
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Masquerade Ball 
at the Clarion Hotel
Friday October 26, 7pm - Midnight
Door prizes, Raffles, Best, Ugliest, Most Creative and Best Theme Costumes, Line Dancing, and Creepy Menu. View flyer. |
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 Sikh Faith
Shiva Singh speaks about the Sikh Faith
at Chicago Edgewater Presbyterian Church
Sunday, October 28 at 12:30pm
More info
Shiva Singh welcomed members from Edgewater to the Devon Street Sikh gurudwara when they went in mid-August to pray with the community there after the tragedy in Milwaukee. He was invited to speak so that more of the congregation - many of whose countries of origin see frequent interfaith violence - can to learn about Sikhs and Sikhism. |
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 Mission Garage Sale |
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Integrating Faith in the Divorce Process
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Presbyterian Multicultural Institute 2012
 November 5-9, 2012Montreat, NC
Classes will enable and inspire clergy and laity in cultivating God's biblical vision to gather people of diverse identities into inclusive communities of faith. More info and course descriptions. |
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 Festival of Psalms |
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Fernando Ortega at Evanston First
First Presbyterian Church of Evanston is thrilled to present an evening with Fernando Ortega Live in Concert
Originally trained as a classical pianist, Fernando Ortega has risen to prominence in the Christian community as a singer and songwriter of immense sensitivity and charm. Fernando has a unique ability to draw God's people into authentic worship through classic hymns and original worship songs.
Friday, November 16, 2012 at 7:30pm
Tickets are available online or through the First Pres office (847-864-1472). All proceeds will benefit Emmaus Ministries.
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Leading Congregations in Change
November 17
9:15- 10:45 am, Pre-Presbytery events
Oak Lawn Community Church
 Our culture and neighborhoods are changing; are we? For pastors and lay congregational leaders. Learn more. Proactive Transformation Project Rev. Tassie Green 708-334-0549 revtassiegreen@gmail.com
 Recover the good news we have to offer one another and the people in our communities. Learn more. With Rev. Dave Loleng, Office of Evangelism and Church Growth, PC(USA). |
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Hygiene Kit Harvest
 The Advance Justice Mission Priority Leadership Team and Church World Service invite your congregation to join in the 2012 POC Hygiene Kit Harvest for disaster relief. Join the fun and support the harvest. Show your support on Facebook. |
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Tech Tip: Share your CROP Walk pictures!
Whether your city's CROP Walk was Oct 7, 14, or 21, be sure to share any pictures you took.
Not just in the parlor, but also online on your church website, Facebook page, or - if you don't have either - the Presbytery's Facebook page. It's a great way to show potential visitors the activity and mission of your congregation. |
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Order 2013 Mission Yearbooks
 Read a mission story each day from Presbyterians around the nation and globe.
All the Mission Yearbooks we ordered are spoken for except 38! Is your church on the order list?
Each church will receive a free office copy, for pickup at the November 17, 2012 Assembly meeting. For more books, email Laura Cathey to order together through the presbytery to bring the price down from $16.95 to $12.95 apiece. |
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Photo by Carol Moshier
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New Resources and Opportunities
Hostels Give Back: Hostels in the US are giving away overnights in January and February to groups that commit to at least 2 hours of community service during their trip. More info
Ecumenism Updates: Keep a finger on the pulse of the ecumenical world by subscribing to the e-newsletter of the PCUSA Department of Ecumenical Relations, edited by friend of Chicago Presbytery Gordon Zerkel. Read the most recent issue
Infrastructure Loans: Low interest loans to Protestant Chicago churches needing infrastructure repairs, read on here. Also, check out building resources written and curated by our presbytery's Property Ministries Team. |
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Presbyterian Camps - Saugatuck, MI
 Planning a winter retreat? Consider all your options - contact us at registrar@prescamps.org for more information on group or individual retreats at Presbyterian Camps. |
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 Alternative Gifts at Christmas Hosting a Church World Service Alternate Gift Fair allows your members to give gifts of farm animals, tool sets, or mosquito nets on behalf of loved ones, changing lives overseas and opening a dialogue at home around the true meaning and purpose of gift giving. Learn more. |
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