Presbytery Connect is the next phase of the Preview email newsletter. It will still arrive twice a month, no need to re-subscribe. Why the name change?

At Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, registration at 9am. Call Papers ready for print or download. 

Call (312) 488-3000 if you don't know the password.

Hygiene Kits are needed across the U.S. and around the world. Can your church bring at least 30 Hygiene Kits to the Harvest at the Presbytery Assembly meeting, Saturday, November 16 in Park Ridge?

 

See how your congregation can partner with 1001 New Worshiping Communities. 

9am, November 16, at the Presbytery Assembly in Park Ridge 

Chicago Presbytery churches topped lists in national mission giving for 2012. Read more about the ministries served by this generosity. 

Oak Park First United creatively framed budgetary needs for this year's stewardship campaign. They let people know (and see!) exactly what ministries their dollars go toward. Watch video.

To make a difference in the neighborhood, Chicago Edgewater partnered with like-minded groups. This summer saw over 150 children and youth in their building to make music, dance and perform improv. Read more.

McCormick Theological Seminary has called Dr. Ted Hiebert to be its next Academic Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Read more.

"Haroon Akhtar, a Pakistani young adult leader from South Asian Presbyterian Church in Des Plaines, Ill., heard that opportunities exist for new immigrant leaders." -- Read more about the Young Adult New Immigrant Leadership Institute

 

Rev. Dr. Kathleen Bostrom is being honored as a 2013 Distinguished Alumna of Princeton Theological Seminary for her career as an educator and for writing many well-loved books. Read more or watch her address. 

Presentations at Libertyville First Presbyterian

Wednesday, November 20

7pm - 8:45pm

Come to hear and see powerful stories about the Democratic Republic of Congo at First Presbyterian Church of Evanston

In "Pushing the Elephant," a Congolese woman caught in the midst of war brings peace to her family and others. Trauma expert Dr. Greg Lewis will lead discussion.

DuPage AME Church

 

ALL New Pastors Reunion Retreat
Group 1 - Group 22 (1986 - 2013) 

Thursday evening thru Saturday morning

Champaign, IL November 21 - 23, 2013
Your cost is only $100
Online registration

Gospel Singer Otis Clay

November 23, 2013, 5:30pm

Donation: $20, or $25 @ door

Sunday, November 24, 3:30pm. View flyer.

March 1, 2014. View flyer.

Thanksgiving is November 28, 2013.

If you use a 2012-2013 Planning Calendar, be advised that it erroneously lists Thanksgiving on November 21st. 

Has your church been satisfied with a contractor's work in the last three years? If so, please share! Email the Property Ministry Team at propmin@chicagopresbytery.org:

 

1.  Contractor/consultant's name and address

2.  One-phrase description of work performed

 

See the current referrals lists, collected from Presbyterians like you. These will be updated with your recommendations!

Did you know that the Presbytery offers Continuing Education Scholarships to clergy and officers?  Receive up to $600. More info and application.

Open to all Presbyterians, but intended for first time travelers to the Holy Land. Only 100 openings available! More info. 

Job Openings

• Presbyterian Church of Palatine seeks a half-time Director of Christian Education
• First Presbyterian Church of Evanston seeks a full time Administrative Associate
• First Presbyterian Church in Des Plaines is seeking to hire an organist.

More opportunities on chicagopresbytery.org

Search for a call on PCUSA Church Leadership Connection

2013 Moderator's Theme: "Serving As One in the Kingdom of Christ"

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This listing of news, events, tools, and resources is sponsored by the Communications Work Group of the Presbytery of Chicago Presbytery Coordinating Commission.

Editor: Laura Cathey

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