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

The Presbyterian Church of Western Springs is pleased to welcome the Rev. Matthew Paul Schmidt as Associate Pastor. Read full article on chicagotribune.com 

McCormick Seminary extends an Invitation to the 10th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Praise and Worship Celebration, free and open to the public. Read more. 

Friday, January 17, 2014, 6:30pm 
At the Progressive Community Center

Bringing the word will be guest preacher Rev. Deborah F. Mullen, Ph.D. With liturgical dance and the Imani Ya Watume Choir from Trinity United Church of Christ.

Speaker: Dr. Thomas Mockaitis

January 21, 7pm
Wildwood Presbyterian Church
Free Tuesday Night Lecture series

 

The whole Christian community throughout the world is invited to pray in communion with the prayer of Jesus "that they all may be one" (John 17:21). Read more.

Pray for our youth (and their advisors) during their two-night retreat for 6-8 graders in the Chicago and Blackhawk Presbyteries. 

January 24-26, 2014 at East Bay Camp

Theme: Gotta Dance. More info

Join fellow clergy for two days of rejuvenation in the beautiful woods of Mundelein. Be refreshed as individuals, and to be strengthened as a Presbytery. 

Presenter: well known theologian and author Phyllis Tickle, one of America's great contemporary voices

January 26-28

More info and registration form 

Free to teaching elders ordained during 2013 in our Presbytery, while space permits.

Since she is retiring this year, this will be one of the last public appearances of this great contemporary theologian. More info.

 

January 26, 4pm. $10

Libertyville First Presbyterian

 

Her books--including two debuting this month--will be on sale at the event. A great opportunity for study groups!

1-day training event with real, actionable advice for your women's ministry from Group Publishing.

• Connecting Women to God
• Connecting to Your Community
• Connecting Your Leadership Team
• Connecting the Generations

First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton
Saturday, February 1st,9am-3pm. More info and registration

Photo by Dawn Endico

 

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

 

Facilitated by Mark Bowman

February 7-8, 2014

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. 

"The Task and Challenges of Self-Care" - Healthy Balance in our Lives. Presenter: Dr. C Vanessa White, Professor of Spirituality at Catholic Theological Union

February 19, 2014

Christ Church of Oak Brook. More info and registration

Saturday, February 22, Faith and Fellowship Night at the Chicago Wolves hockey game. View promotional schedule.

Leadership, Education and Development - For The Whole Church. Get a sneak peak at this year's workshops

March 13, 2014

Gratz Center, Chicago Fourth Presbyterian Church

Pastors, musicians, and worship committees: Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church (Louisville, KY) is hosting one of the six national hymnal events. 

March 14-15, 2014 for worship, workshops, and presentations. Focus in on global music, how to teach a new hymn, and the theology behind the notes in the new hymnal. More info.

To complete and submit the Annual Statistical Report for your congregation, you will need the user ID and password that was mailed to your church from Chicago Presbytery. If you lost or never received this information, contact Kitty Ridley via kridley@chicagopresbytery.org or 312-488-3010

For 2014, per capita is $31.18. More info

Salary Guidelines have been updated for 2014. Download. 

Fund your 2014 ministry partnership through Mission Covenants. Download application.

Photo by Lt. Comdr. Charles Fenno Jacobs © 1942

 

Answer these quick questions about your church's challenges, needs, and interests.

 

Your answers will be used to determine topic, speakers, and scheduling for a 2-day "Church Tune-up" conference from the Presbytery's Proactive Transformation Project.

Webinar: Health Care Tax Credits and the Church, led by Dr John Litke
Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 7pm - 8pm EST. More info and registration

The Empower Ministry team has funds available to help you learn and grow. 

Clergy and officers can receive up to $600 in funds. More info and application.

By Juan Pablo Bravo for The Noun Project

Job Openings

• First Presbyterian Church of Homewood is seeking a part-time Director of Music.
• Presbyterian Church of Palatine seeks a half-time Director of Christian Education

More opportunities on chicagopresbytery.org

Search for a call on PCUSA Church Leadership Connection

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