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February Presbytery Assembly Meeting
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LEAD 2013
Schedule of sessions now available!
Leadership, Education, and Development for the Whole Church. New Elders, Deacons and Clerks of Session: Numerous workshops to equip you!
Get excited for PM 15 - "Renewing Congregational Singing" with Patrick Evans, Artist in Residence at Broadway Presbyterian Church, NYC.
March 2, 2013 at Wheaton First. Follow on Twitter via #chiLEAD |
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Painting by Ann-Lise Hammann Jeannot
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"World Day of Prayer" Service
"I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me"
Friday, March 1 @ 7pm
Presented by the Women's Urban Ministry Network of McCormick Theological Seminary
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 Hymn Festival
Join us for an evening of congregational song using material from the new Presbyterian hymnal, Glory to God. View flyer.
A prelude to LEAD 2013! Friday, March 1, 7pm |
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 Chicago Bass Ensemble From 16th-century vocal pieces to newly-composed works, come hear "A Small Group of Large Instruments" reveal a new world of sound and color! Purchase tickets Sunday, March 10th, 2:30pm @ Chicago Second Pres |
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Presbyterian College Night
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"Growing into Tomorrow...Today"
This holistic retirement planning seminar is designed for mid- to late-career clergy and lay Benefits Plan members. Covered partners and fiancés/fiancées are encouraged to attend.
Board of Pensions Seminar March 11 - 12 at McCormick Seminary |
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 Modern Harp Harpist Stephen Hartman will play both his formal concert grand pedal harp and his sleek Silhouette electric harp with music of Ireland, Scotland and beyond. Purchase tickets Wednesday, March 20th, 6:30pm
Chicago Second Presbyterian Church |
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Common-Sense Gun Legislation
 Deadline: end of February! |
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2013 Mission Connections in Chicago Presbytery
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Continuing Education Scholarships?
 Don't have all the money needed to participate in that continuing education event? Up to $600 in continuing education funds is available for pastors and other church leaders. More info and application. |
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7 steps to getting real about communications
"People need to be told numerous times, but not the same message sent seven times. For the new members class, announce the class, then send directions, then send what food will be served (you are serving food, aren't you?), and then..."
Read more from church consultant Tom Ehrich
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 Recommended reading If you read Presbytery Moderator Elect John Vest's recent blog post on "Ministry with 'MIA' Youth After Confirmation" you might want to pick up some books he's found useful. The presbytery shared library has these available to check out:
- Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church by Kenda Creasy Dean
- Church in the Inventive Age by Doug Pagitt
- Making a Home for Faith: Nurturing the Spiritual Life of Your Children by Elizabeth Caldwell
Email us to request them for pick up or shipped to you. |
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Hundreds of elders, educators, and church leaders read the Chicago Presbytery Preview email, sent the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.
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This listing of upcoming events is sponsored by the Communications Work Group of the Presbytery of Chicago Presbytery Coordinating Commission.
Editor: Laura Cathey
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