"When the Rev. Donald Register went to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in 1964 to help African Americans register to vote, he didn't know exactly what he'd do or if it would make any difference in the future of our country." Read more on PCUSA News.

Agape Christian Ministries is a joint mission of the Presbytery of Chicago. Learn how they're partnering for Interfaith Social Justice Dialogue on campus at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). View video.

The 2014-2015 Moderator of GA will be elected the first day of GA. Here are the candidates' Chicago connections:

Registration packet now available. Still on the fence? Contact Jackie Murray with questions at jmurray@chipres.org

Family camping will be July 25-27 and August 1-3.

Youth camp for 14-18 year-olds will be July 6-12 and for 9-13 year-olds will be August 3-8.

Sounds of the South Loop at Chicago Second Presbyterian Church. Tickets for sale online. Fifth House Ensemble. Wednesday, May 28, 6pm 

 

Slice of New Orleans on the Southside. Lance Loiselle, featuring members of the Lowdown Brass Band, Chicago Community Chorus, Classic Act Choral Ensemble, and Beverly Morgan Park Choir and other south side musicians 

Chicago Morgan Park Presbyterian Church, Sunday, June 1, 4pm

A free program on how your church can prepare for a public health emergency. 

Thursday, May 22. 9am - 4pm 

Oak Park Temple  

 

Diverse, but not divided, 

The church on earth must be, Reflecting her Creator, 

The Holy Trinity.

 

Sunday, June 1st, 4pm

In the Loop, at the Chicago Temple

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Is your congregation ready & revved up for growth? Speaker John Wimberly from Congregational Consulting and workshops on: 

Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, Elmhurst

Gun violence is killing our young people all over the city. When did this become normal?

Join CROSSwalk and hundreds of Chicagoans for a gathering in the South Side Avalon Park community. 

June 8, 3-5 pm. View flyer. 

Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education (SCUPE). June 23-26 at the DePaul University Student Center.

Together Building a Just Economy (Isaiah 58). More info

Gather to discuss interest in Cuba and Cuban partner churches.

October 1-4, 2014

Nation-wide annual meeting 

The Cenacle Retreat Center in Lincoln Park, Chicago

Deadline to guarantee a room at the Cenacle is June 25. For details, please contact Rev. Muriel Miller at murielm366@aol.com

Dr. James Brownson invites Christians to search for the "moral logic" of the Bible's prohibitions and affirmations - the "why" behind the "what." 

His address to the April Presbytery Assembly would be a great discussion starter in Adult Christian Education classes. Use your Assembly Meeting Packet password to view the video. 

NOTE: Reply to this email to request slides from the presentation.

The 2014 directory lists Congregations, Teaching Elders, Certified Christian Educators, Elected Ruling Elders and Congregation Members, work groups, committees, and more in our presbytery. 

Use your Assembly packet password to download the directory.

This mini-book and DVD series is made of short yet meaningful presentations on top issues facing us in today's complex culture. Email lcathey@chicagopresbytery.org to be added to the borrowing waitlist, and in the meanwhile learn more on barnaframes.com

Looking for help on mission involvement? Visit the mission resources webpage of Presbyterian World Mission. Find tools for:

Understand how to take advantage of Com-Ed Smart Meters. Sign up your congregation or your church group for a 15 minute workshop and learn more about energy efficiency.

 

By Juan Pablo Bravo for The Noun Project

Job Openings

• Chicago Second seeks at PT Office Administrator. 
• Arlington Heights First is seeking a FT Director of Children's Ministries
• Evanston First is seeking a PT Program Assistant.

More opportunities on chicagopresbytery.org

Search for a call on PCUSA Church Leadership Connection

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