Presbytery Assembly meeting will take place at Christ Church of Oak Brook, with the 2014 Mission Fair the order of the day. 

Chicago Presbytery teaching elder Jonah Salim relates the horrors inflicted by ISIS forces against Iraqi Christians and Yazidis, including members of his family. Plus, what you can do to help. Read article on Pres-Outlook.org

A public worship service, with prayers from 12 traditions, mourned the loss of life in Gaza, Ukraine, Syria, and Ferguson, MO. Read more and view image gallery.

Chicago Presbytery is a member of the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago.

A mission of Elmhurst Presbyterian Church

September 12, 6pm - 11pm

Elmhurst Wilder Mansion.

Photo by digitalgamemuseum.org

What training will you provide Church School Teachers and Youth Advisors? 

How about this one! Each church that comes will receive materials to conduct the training in your congregation! 

September 20, 9am - noon, Wheaton First Presbyterian

Fee: FREE! A gift from the Wheaton First Presbyterian Church

Participants will learn what is happening with Living Waters installations; support one another in our mission; and get to know others who share passions for Cuba or similar partnerships.

October 1-4 

This year in Chicago! 

At the Cenacle Retreat Center. 

Chicago Public Library's CyberNavigators program offers basic lessons in 45 library locations throughout the city. Learn more. 

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

• PCUSA Young Adult Volunteer Program announced a new opening for a Funds Development Manager.
• Fourth Presbyterian Church seeks a Senior High Youth Coordinator.
• Heritage Presbyterian Church is seeking a Pianist.
• Barrington Presbyterian Church seeks an Administrative Assistant.
• The Village Presbyterian Church is searching for a Children's Minister.

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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