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Missed the meeting? Not sure what to share with your church? Download or print the Clerk's Summary bulletin insert.

A total of 2025 Kits were received as part of the third annual Hygiene Kits Harvest at Presbytery Assembly. Read more.

During the busy holiday season, it's easy to lose track of what really matters. Slow down with us.

Gathering and lunch

Thursday, December 5, 11:30am

Wheaton First Presbyterian Church

Ed Dykstra and the Presbytery's Anti-Violence Task Force invites you to the Sandy Hook Memorial Sit-in.

December 14, 11am

Cornell Square Park, Chicago

Join us in remembering all victims of gun violence on the anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy.  As we remember we'll be calling on congress to pass sensible gun legislation.  

Happy Holly-Days Christmas Concert and Fellowship Luncheon

December 15, 3pm. More info  

Handel's Messiah and Wassail Bowl

Riverside Presbyterian

 

Learn how worship music can point toward social transformation. More info.

 

Facilitated by Mark Bowman

February 7-8 

Pine Lake Retreat and Conference Center, WI, a four-hour drive north of Chicago. Consider treating yourself to this opportunity to get away and sing. 

March 1, 2014. View flyer.

Dozens of tornadoes struck the Midwest on November 17. Learn how you can help. 

Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) is a registered charity with Amazon Smile - click here to use their affiliate link and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchases to support APCE's mission. 

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. Updated this week: Referrals for Grounds, Interiors, and Specialty contractors 

Don't have all the money needed to participate in that continuing education event? 

Pastors and other church leaders can receive up to $600 in continuing education funds. More info and application.

The deadline has passed, but a limited number of spaces remain. Priority will be given to applicants who are first-time visitors to the Holy Land. 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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Editor: Laura Cathey

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