Missed the meeting? Not sure what to share with your church? Get the Clerk's Summary bulletin insert. (English, Espaņol, 한국의)

McCormick Seminary was our generous host as we celebrated Pentecost and welcomed a new church. View photos.

With so many agendas and perspectives at our bi-annual national meeting going on this week, here's how to keep up (no login needed on these):

Drink from the firehose: Twitter conversation on #ga221

Raw video footage: Live stream 

Official reporting: Presbyterian News Service

Curated photos & articles: Presbyterian Outlook on Facebook 

John Vest: http://johnvest.com/tag/ga221/

Karen Maurer: http://chipres.org/laptop-and-me/

Alex Wirth: http://pres-outlook.org/author/alexwirth/

Jodi Craiglow: http://staypcusa.com/author/jodi/

Members at the Presbyterian Church of Palatine are taking selfies with Jesus this summer. Read why.

What did downtown Chicago look like in 1874? Who was moving into the surrounding Prairie Avenue neighborhood? More info.

 

Thursday, June 19, 2014, 5:30pm

Reception to follow. Email RSVP by June 16 or call 800-657-0687

Community leaders come together to "build a just economy." Equipping workshops and inspiring preachers like Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III (Senior Pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ) will help re-root you in the "good news to the poor."

SCUPE Congress on Urban Ministry 

June 23-26, DePaul University Student Center. More info.

National Multicultural Church Conference.

Fort-Worth, TX.

July 31st - August 3rd.

Theme "Journeying and Awakening into God's Diverse World."

This is an opportunity for inspiration and education of church leaders. Telecast live to partner locations August 14-15.

Register by June 24 for Early Bird rates. More info. 

Presbyterian Pastoral Care Network. Theme: "Rediscovering the Beloved Community - Overcoming Isolation."

Share with your colleagues from across the nation in exploring new resources for strengthening the health of clergy.

October 27 - 30

Fort Worth, TX

SDOP supports groups who are empowering themselves, because these groups - not other people - know what they need to overcome the conditions of poverty, injustice and oppression. 

Small grants ($500 to $5,000)

Deadline: July 1, 2014. Download application form.

 
Is your congregation beginning the process of adopting the new hymnal, Glory to God? Presbyterian Publishing Corporation has created a Small Church Kit and Choir Kit. Get more information on discounts.

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

Use your Assembly password to download the directory.

By Juan Pablo Bravo for The Noun Project

Job Openings

• First LaGrange seeks a PT Director of Children's Ministry.
• Director of Student Ministries at First Wilmette will oversee ministry to grades 5-12.
• Evanston Northminster seeks a Youth Pastor.

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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