2013 Moderator Julio Pena's final Assembly meeting and 2014 Moderator John Vest's first. View more photos.

2014 Presbytery Assembly moderator, Rev. John Vest: 

"Let's not lose sight of our calling to bear witness to the good news of redemption and rebirth in Christ." Read more...

Workshops on overseas mission, justice vs. charity, the Narrative Lectionary, and conversations amid conflict - it's Leadership, Education And Development for the whole church.

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

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

March 7-9. More info and registration.

March 13, 2014

Gratz Center, Chicago Fourth Presbyterian Church

Pastors, musicians, and worship committees: Come for worship, workshops, and presentations on global music, how to teach a new hymn, and theology. 

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

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

Thursday, March 20, 2014 

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

Trinity Lutheran in Lisle, IL

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.  

Resisting Violence, Building Peace 

March 21-24, 2014

Washington, D.C.

Through prayer, worship, speakers, and advocacy training we will discover a faith-based vision for national policies that "guide our feet into the path of peace" (Luke 1:79), all culminating with Monday's Congressional Lobby Day on Capitol Hill. More info and registration. 

March 29, 8am-3:30pm, Arlington Heights, IL

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 and registration.

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Ahora, cuando visitas la página de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EEUUA) puedes encontrar varias secciones con información sobre recursos y noticias en español.

Now, when you visit the website of the Presbyterian Church (USA) you can find several sections with information about resources and news in Spanish.

Comparte el suplemento para boletín 'Resumen de la Asamblea' con su congregación, traducido al Español.

Download the Clerk's Summary bulletin insert to share with your congregation, translated into Spanish.

교회와 함께 공유하도록 서기의 요약본을 다운로드 하세요(번역자: 이혜영)

What does a presbytery look like? Download our new map of churches and the highways, CTA, and Metra rail lines that connect them. Printed poster-size maps available in March.

Did you know that the Empower Ministry team is waiting to hear from you about your continuing education needs? 

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

A generous benefactor is funding the cost of all "Innovative Church" workshops for Presbytery of Chicago congregations through July 1, 2014. Learn more about the workshops and contact Tom Dickelman at tom@dickelman.com to request one.

Endorsed by the Presbytery's Developing Congregations Mission Priority Leadership Team.

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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