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February 12, 2014

Presbytery Assembly:

February Presbytery meeting summary

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

News, Stories, and Photos:

2014 PCUSA Women of Faith

Rev. Joyce Shin received the 2014 Women of Faith Award, naming her a prophetic woman of faith for her interfaith work with Chicago Fourth and with the Presbytery. Read more.

After-School Tutoring

Tutoring at Chicago Hope Presbyterian Church was beautifully photographed. View it on chicagotribune.org

Upcoming Events:

Church Annual Statistics Due

The Annual Statistical Report should be filled out no later than midnight, Wednesday, February 12, 2014.

Each congregation 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

Black History Month at McCormick

Rev. J. Kameron Carter, Ph.D

McCormick Theological Seminary sponsors three lecture series for Black History Month. All lectures will be held at the seminary and are free and open to the public. More info and lecture topics.

February 17 and 18

True North Boundary Training

"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

Reduce Church Building Energy Costs

Wednesday, February 19

1pm - 2pm

Energy Audit for Houses of Worship from Faith in Place at their office.

70 E. Lake St, Chicago. More info.

Chicago Wolves - Faith Night

Saturday, February 22, Faith and Fellowship Night at the Chicago Wolves AHL hockey game. How to get group tickets.

L.E.A.D. is March 1, 2014

Workshops on peacemaking to deacon training, iconography to youth ministry - it's Leadership, Education And Development for the whole church.

The schedule is posted! Download the day's schedule of workshops with full descriptions.

Worship in Multicultural Communities

Worship Alive! is presenting workshop Becoming Who We Are: Worship in Multicultural Communities. More info.

Speaker: Jorge Lockward

Sunday, March 2, 2014, 2-5pm

Euclid Avenue UMC

Blogging, Facebook, Twitter, and more

March 13, 2014

Gratz Center, Chicago Fourth Presbyterian Church

After this day-long social media boot camp, you'll leave with a better grasp on how to easily integrate the tools of social media into your ministry or non-profit work. More info and registration.

New PCUSA Hymnal Conference

Pastors, musicians, and worship committees: Come for worship,

workshops, and presentations that will focus in on global music, how to teach a new hymn, and theology.

Louisville, KY. March 14-15, 2014. More info.

Progressive Youth Ministry Conference

It can be difficult for a youth worker who identifies as "progressive" or "liberal" to find a tribe. Join us for a diverse line-up of speakers, fresh ideas for the theory and practice of youth ministry, and space to share your voice. March 19 - 21, 2014 Chicago Fourth Presbyterian Church. Info and Registration.

Stewardship Best Practices

Thursday, March 20, 2014

10:30am - 2pm (lunch included!)

Trinity Lutheran in Lisle, IL

Speaker: Brad Leeper, President of Generis

Emerging Best Practices in Expanding Your Church Giving: The Shifts You Need to Know and How to Leverage to Increase Generosity. Discount for Chicago NACBA members. More info and registration.

Crafting Creative Worship Conference

March 29, 8am-3:30pm

Led by author and visual communication expert Jason Moore. An ecumenical conference designed to help pastors and lay persons craft creative worship services. More info.

See Kurt, Hyeyoung, and Sahn in April

We left Chicago almost a year ago and have been living in Korea as PC(USA) Mission Co-Workers. If your congregation would like to hear about

the Young Adult Volunteer Program
YAV activities in Korea
Koreans working to address poverty
to build peace in the midst of conflict
and a Korean perspective on the Gospel

then email Kurt at elfslinger@gmail.com. Book us to speak during our return visit: we're still available Monday April 7th through Friday April 11th, 2014.

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Tools and Resources:

Innovative Church Workshops

A generous benefactor is funding the cost of all "Innovative Church" workshops for Presbytery of Chicago congregations through July 1, 2014. Whether you are interested in an open workshop with other church leaders - or hosting a workshop specifically for your church - the cost is covered! Contact Tom Dickelman at tom@dickelman.com.

"Innovative Church" Workshops are endorsed by the Presbytery's Developing Congregations Mission Priority Leadership Team.

Find your voice: developing preaching

The Minister's View photo by Charles Clegg

Are you a member in a smaller church with a solo pastor that needs preachers when the pastor is away?

Rev. Dr. Barbara Cathey, who taught Introduction to Preaching at McCormick Seminary last fall, is offering a series of workshops to church members who would like to explore the possibility of preaching. Flexible scheduling. Contact bcathey713@gmail.com for more info.

By Juan Pablo Bravo for The Noun Project

Job Openings

The Village Presbyterian Church, Northbrook is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant
Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking an Administrative Secretary

More opportunities on chicagopresbytery.org

Search for a call on PCUSA Church Leadership Connection

2014 Moderator's Theme:

"Proclamation of the Gospel for the Salvation of Humankind"

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Editor: Laura Cathey

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