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A Newsletter of Coming Events       March 11, 2013
Vision and Praxis Bible Study
Square flame PCUSA - POC colors
The next step in the Vision and Praxis process is an invitation for groups to engage in Bible Study on how Jesus listened and was in relationship on the Road to Emmaus. 

This Bible Study was conducted at Presbytery Assembly in February. Watch the 5-minute video and join in. 
Upcoming Events:
Youth Against Violence Campaign

9am, Saturday, March 16

Breakfast and Workshop at

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church


Ages 8-14 and Adults, particularly participants from the Racial Ethnic Youth Leadership Camp and Soul JAM. View flyer. 

 

A ministry of the Associated Urban Ministries.

Harpist Stephen Hartman
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
National Association of church Business Administration
Church Business and the Law
Tax & Legal Updates 
Presented by Frank Sommerville, JD, CPA
Recommended by Jan Buscher, First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton and Eric Heinekamp, Naperville Knox Presbyterian 
  • IRS Audit Plans
  • Affordable Care Act 
  • Exemption and Intellectual Property
Thursday, March 21, 9:30am
City of West Chicago, IL 
CROSSwalk 2013
Join the procession of thousands to advance the cause of safe streets and common-sense gun legislation. Engage people of faith and community organizations in addressing the escalating violence against youth in Chicago. View flyer.


Friday, March 22
Presbyterian Camps
Come out for our Spring Fling Weekend April 5-7, and for our Memorial Day Work Weekend May 24-27, both at discounted prices!

Check our website, www.prescamps.org for more information and registration forms!

 
Christian Hospitality Workshop
Welcoming Congregation by Brinton
"Church members often have the aspiration to receive strangers but not the skills..."

Author Henry Brinton will discuss welcoming others through spiritual formation, reconciliation, and outreach. 
View flyer

Saturday, April 13, 2013 
8:30am - 2pm
Spirit of Life Concert
Spirit of Life
90 ecumenical singers lift their voices to form the Spirit of Life chorus. Their spring selections celebrate what a Great God we have, and what he did for our salvation. View flyer.

Sunday, April 21 4:30pm 

 

Retreat: toward an undivided life

 

Slow down, reflect, reconnect who you are with God's power working in you and through you


Living From Within are seasonal retreats in the Parker Palmer Approach. View flyer.


Friday - Sunday, April 26-28
St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein
Organized by Winnetka Presbyterian Church

Announcements:
Pulpit Swap to Scotland
Denny Old Parish Church
John Murning is a minister at Denny Old Parish Church, a Church of Scotland Congregation near Stirling in the heart of Scotland is looking to exchange his pulpit for 4-6 weeks in 2014 with someone in our Presbytery to learn a bit about the church in America. Read more.

 

Continuing Education Scholarships
Wondering how to stretch your study leave dollars? Don't have all the money needed for that continuing education event? 

 

Up to $600 in continuing education funds is available for pastors and other church leaders. More info and application.

Our Churches in the News
Original photo by See-Ming Lee
Original photo by See-Ming Lee

Presbyterian Church in Orland Park: "Church teens still help make homes safer and drier as part of the Appalachia stint, sometimes persuading their friends who aren't members to take part." Read more on tribune.com.

First United Church of Oak Park: Pastor nearing goal to produce "Dancing on the Mountain - A Worship Album" less than a week left. Read more on kickstarter.com

 

Want to hear how these events went? Read stories of this presbytery's people and churches in Our Common Ministry. 
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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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