Presbytery Assembly meeting will take place at First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville. Meeting papers are available for download. 

Presbytery Assembly, 9:15am. 10-minute talks on "Who Are Our Neighbors?" More info.

Krista Dutt: Non-profits and church communities as generous neighbors

Roberto Barrios: Ministering to undocumented immigrant neighbors

Prerna Abbi: Bridges of cooperation between people of different faith and philosophical backgrounds

Presbytery Assembly, 11:15am. Speaker and panel discussion

Speaker: James V. Brownson, Professor of New Testament at Western Theological Seminary (Holland, MI), and the author of Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships. (Amazon.com)

Denise Pomey joined the Presbytery of Chicago office staff in mid- March as the Office Services Assistant. Read her bio.

To show support of houses of worship that suffered anti-religious graffiti, several members of our churches attended interfaith vigils. 

"Many were clearly moved by our presence; they shook our hands, asked for pictures, said 'Thank you.'" Read more.

What is the Connectional Mission Design Task Force? We have been commissioned to design the future structure for how the Presbytery of Chicago supports and enables mission. Read more from Nancy Dolan.

Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming info on camping opportunities at the Geneva Center in Rochester, IN and the Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center in Oregon, IL. Read more.

Save the dates!
Family camping will be Geneva Center (July 25-27 and August 1-3) and Stronghold (July 25-27).
Youth camp will be at the Geneva Center for 14-18 year-olds (July 6-12) and for 9-13 year-olds (August 3-8).

April 11-12

Your middle school youth and advisers are invited to participate! 

We will stay overnight at Fourth Presbyterian Church and assist Good News Partners in a day of mission. More info and registration.

April 12, 10am - 4pm

United Church of Hyde Park. More info

Colorful and marvelous quilts of all kinds, plus a tea room with lunch and home-baked items for sale.

Speakers: Tony Robinson, author of Transforming Congregational Culture, and Cynthia Jarvis, co-editor of the commentaries on Matthew and Mark in the Feasting on the Gospels series. More info and registration.

April 22-24,Siena Retreat Center, Racine WI

Enjoy a time of personal renewal after Easter, and gain insights on transforming congregational culture, and preaching from Acts and Matthew! Questions? Commuting? Email Lolly Dominski at ldominski@mgccpresbyterian.org

Administry: a weekly spiritual practice to remind us we are more than emergency responders; we are called by God. See brochure.

Friday, April 25

Presbyterian Church of Palatine

A RevGals ReGroup

10 contact hours - 1 CEU

A Service of Remembrance is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th at the Presbyterian Camps in Saugatuck, MI. Exact times to follow. More info.

First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield

April 26, 9am - noon. More info

Jack Haberer, Editor of The Presbyterian Outlook will speak to what's going on in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and share insights he's learned from ancient Christian ethics for making decisions as a people. 

Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, Elmhurst

May 2-3, 2014. Nationally-requested speaker, plus workshops on: 

Daily Prayer PCUSA app brings you morning and evening readings from the lectionary and Book of Common Prayer. 

Available for iPhone and now for Android devices.

The daily lectionary is also available online and via email.

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 were sent to churches.

CreationSwap is a marketplace of free or fair-price church graphics. Find beautiful imagery to welcome visitors.

The Presbyteries of Chicago and Havana have been in partnership for 15 years, building relationships and friendships with our brothers and sisters in Christ. 

If you are interested in more information about partnering with a Cuban Presbyterian church or about the Mission Team, please contact Rev. Muriel Miller at murielm366@aol.com

Individualized coaching and new McCormick Seminary certificate

  

Get hands-on coaching for your church team, combined with relevant learning with a group of committed pastors and lay leaders. More info. 

Contact Rev. Tassie Green, POC Proactive Transformation Coordinator, at 708-334-0549 or revtassiegreen@gmail.com by July 1.

By Juan Pablo Bravo for The Noun Project

Job Openings

• Arlington Heights First seeks an Associate Director of Music
• McCormick Seminary is seeking a Senior Director for Admissions.
• Hickory Hills is seeking a PT Director of Music.

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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