A Newsletter of Coming Events       January 14, 2012
Upcoming Events:
Youth Faith

"Does the Shape of Families Shape Faith?"  

 

For pastors and lay leaders: the impact of divorce on the faith lives of young people. More info

 

Chicago Fourth Presbyterian Church 

Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 10am

Health Care Reform: What's Next

Leo Shapiro
Speaker Leo Shapiro

Health Care Laws and rules are constantly changing. Churches of any size can understand Health Care Reform in its current state. More info

 

Via the National Association of Church Business Administration (NACBA) Chicago Chapter

 

Living Springs Community Church, Glenwood, IL

Thursday, January 17, 2013. Registration deadline is 1/14.

A Biblical Vision of the Disability Ministry
speaker Joy Mall

Understanding Disability, attitudes toward people impacted by disabilities, and tips on how to do disability ministry. More info


A seminar with Joy Mall and Karen Aukland. A continental breakfast and light lunch will be served.

 

Saturday, January 19, 2013. 9am to 1pm

Parkview Presbyterian Church

David Ansell, MD, MPH
Public Hospitals
Dr. David Ansell, MD, MPH will speak about his book "County: Life, Death and Politics at Chicago's Public Hospital." He will also give his prognosis of the impact of the Affordable Healthcare Act on Rush and the practice of medicine in general. More info.
 
Sunday, January 20. 7:00 pm
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Week of Prayer for Christian UnityChristians from a variety of faith communities will be gathering for a potluck and shared Bible Study. All are welcome to join.

 

Edgewater Presbyterian Church 

Parking info

Wednesday, January 23, 6:30pm

 

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is part of a worldwide celebration organized by the World Council of Churches and affiliate councils.

Middle School Retreat
2013 Middle School Winter Retreat - What's Your Story
For youth from Chicago and Blackhawk Presbyteries. More info
January 25, 2013 - January 27, 2013
East Bay Camp in Hudson IL

Post your prayers for the students on our facebook page.
Seeking Sabbath? 
Call a friend and come to learn about Sabbath-keeping at the Clergy Retreat. If you are in a Clergy or Lectionary group, consider sharing your plans and inviting them along. View brochure.

St Mary of the Lake, Mundelein

When: Sunday, Jan 27 (4pm) - Tuesday, Jan 29 (noon)

 

 Special Guest: Rev MaryAnn McKibben Dana, author of "Sabbath in the Suburbs." Read her blog post about this retreat! 

True North Boundary Training

Healthy Relationships, Power Dynamics, Red Flags, Pulpit Transfer. 

 

February 21, 8:30 am

Yorkfield Presbyterian 

LEAD 2013

Leadership, Education, and Development 

for the Whole Church

 

New Elders, Deacons and Clerks of Session:

Numerous workshops to equip you!

 

March 2, 2013 at Wheaton First. View flyer
Announcements:
Hygiene Kits Thank You's!
2012 Hygiene Kits Harvest at Oak Lawn
Chicago Presbytery congregations successfully filled an entire cargo van with boxes and boxes of CWS Hygiene Kits! 

"Church World Service is tremendously grateful for this gift from Chicago Presbytery!" says Cindy Watson.

Read the full Thank You letter.
Bells that sounded - and some that didn't
Looking back on a year in the PCUSA. 

"Hoping to ignite a culture of creativity..."

"The exam readers will also work online..."

"An umbrella organization of like-minded evangelicals..."

 

Read the full article.

Reaching out online

Wheaton First has made audio from their adult education classes available online. View their website.

Youth Ministry Resources
36 Parables: Use these modern-day retellings of the parables as discussion starters for small or large groups to get teens thinking about God's Word in a whole new way.
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Editor: Laura Cathey

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