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June Presbytery Assembly:
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Presbytery Assembly: Tuesday, June 18
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Gun Violence Pre-Presbytery event
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Photo by Diego David Garcia
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The Advance Justice Mission Priority Leadership Team Anti-Violence Task Force will facilitate a Pre-Presbytery discussion at the June 18th Assembly at 2pm, with panelists:
- Rev. Julio Pena, Panel Facilitator, Chicago Pullman Pres
- Rev. Vickie Curtiss, Associate Pastor for Mission, Chicago Fourth Pres
- Rev. Ed Dykstra, Retired, Chicago Lake View Pres
- Mr. Jamal Easley, Community Activist, Chicago Cornerstone Pres
- Rev. Leslie Sanders, Pastor, Chicago Hope Pres
- Mr. Alex Wirth, Pastoral Resident, Lake View Pres
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Future Outdoor Ministry
The Future Outdoor Ministry Task Force will recommend a plan for the Presbytery of Chicago in this vital area of ministry at summer's end. We appreciate the person most knowledgeable about your congregation's outdoor ministries replying to this 5-minute survey by June 18.
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Photo by Ramesh NG
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God's Invitational Love
Churches on Chicago's Northwest side are partnering to offer a workshop on issues of LGBTQIA inclusion. Come and learn more about the LGBTQIA experiences of the church, as well as how welcoming churches hold both a faithful and inclusive theological perspective on our sacred texts.
Wednesday, June 12 12:30pm at Friendship Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, June 19 7pm at New Hope United Methodist
Friday, June 28 7pm at Edison Park United Methodist (youth orientated)
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Commissioned Ruling Elder Conference
 "Empowering Leadership for a Changing Church" 3rd Annual Commissioned Ruling Elder Conference June 13-15, 2013 |
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Chicago Second's Landmark Celebration
 The National Historic Landmark status represents the highest recognition for sites of national significance in culture and history. Second Presbyterian is the only Chicago church so honored.
Ceremony - Thursday, June 20, 6pm
Presentation of the Landmark Plaque
Wine and cheese reception. More info.
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 Big Tent Ten Presbyterian conferences under one tent! August 1-3, Louisville, KY
Presentations and workshops like:
- Peace by Piece: Tools for Building a Pastoral Care Practice for Ruling Elders and Deacons
- Advanced Challenges in Multicultural Leadership
- The Church and the Secular Media
View full schedule |
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Pray for our mission co-workers Kurt & Hyeyoung
Click to learn more about their ministry in South Korea.
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Presbytery-wide Directory
Includes Congregations, Teaching Elders, Certified Christian Educators, Elected Ruling Elders and Congregation Members, work groups, committees, and other entities and is updated as of April 10, 2013. Download the PDF. |
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Study materials: same gender marriage
 What are congregations to be doing to get ready for the likely discussions at GA 2014? Are there any study materials from the General Assembly to help congregations wrestle with Scripture and the confessions about same gender marriage? YES! Browse the study materials. |
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Our Churches in the News
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Original photo by See-Ming Lee
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Naperville Knox Presbyterian Church: "About 10 homes throughout Gratiot County will get a makeover next month. The homeowners are not able to do the work themselves or pay for the projects." -- themorningsun.com
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What is New Beginnings?
 "Unlike most redevelopment programs, New Beginnings is a decision-making process for congregations who know that they need to make some important decisions about their congregation's future, but they need some assistance." Read more...
Photo from New Beginnings gathering at Homewood First Pres. |
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2013 Moderator's Theme: "Serving As One in the Kingdom of Christ"
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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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Editor: Laura Cathey
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