News . Events . Tools . ResourcesNovember 11, 2014
Presbytery Assembly:
Saturday, 11/15 - Registration at 9am
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The Meeting Packet is available for download. The Presbytery Assembly meeting will be at Palos Park Presbyterian.
Is your church preparing School Kits?

Our communities' children have returned to school, and congregations across the presbytery are making at least 25 School Kits for the Kit Harvest on November 15 at Presbytery Assembly, Palos Park. 

Let's meet our goal of 2500 School Kits this year! More info on dropping off kits.
News, Stories, and Photos:
Young Adults give year of service
 
Hailing from Michigan, Tennessee, and New York State, three PCUSA Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs) have come to Chicago to give a year of their lives to service.  

Lake View pastor on Predestination
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Rev. Alex Wirth on predestination: "But if we really trust God, then we have to understand that God is in relationship with everything in the cosmos." -- Read more on pres-outlook.org
Banking deserts in black communities

Rev. Leslie Sanders of Hope Presbyterian Church in Chicago, together with state representatives and other community leaders, held a press conference to call attention to inadequate banking services.

Read more at chicagodefender.com
50 Years of Tutoring a national inspiration
The 50th Anniversary of the Chicago Light Tutoring Program at Fourth Presbyterian church in Chicago was highlighted on the NBC Nightly News segment "Making a Difference." Play video.
Upcoming Events:
Installations and Ordinations

Dates set for services for new ministries of teaching elders: 
  • David Neff - Second Presbyterian Church, Chicago - 11/16 at 11 am
  • Matt Parker Wrzeszcz - Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, Elmhurst - 11/16 at 3pm
Women in Career Transitions panel

Panelists will address topics including understanding your spiritual gifts and creating an effective resume. Attendance is free. More info.

Saturday, November 15, 10am
Northbrook, The Village Presbyterian Church
Leadership for a Transformed Church

Discovering anew what it means to step beyond the walls of our buildings to be the Church in our communities

November 21-22, 2014
McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. Speaker: Mark Lau Branson

Part 1 of Certificate in Leadership for a Transformed Church
REYLC Summer Camp Reconnect
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photo by Kev Chapman

Campers from this summer's Racial Ethnic Youth Leadership Camp and their families are gathering for fellowship. View flyer. 

November 22, 1pm - 4pm
Sixth-Grace Presbyterian Church, Chicago
Morgan Park Presbyterian's "Messiah"
Photo by Onnola

The Morgan Park Chancel Choir will join with 5 more choirs to present this beloved musical event Sunday, December 7, 2014. View flyer.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Observance

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Faith Communities gather from across Chicagoloand and offer prayers of Thanksgiving. Sponsored by the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago. View flyer. 

Wednesday, November 26, noon
At the Chicago Temple 
Travel to Cuba in May 2015

Get to know other Presbyterians, worship, dance, visit homes, and enjoy wonderful Cuban food with the Cuba Partners Mission Team. 

Deadline December 15. More info and registration. 
Clergy Retreat

Clergy Retreat, Presbytery of Chicago. Speaker Dr. Timothy Eberhart. Mundelein - January 25-27, 2015. More info
Save the date for LEAD 2015
Photo by A. Spurr

Saturday, March 7, 2015. 8am - 3pm
Location: Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago
Preacher: Rev. Joy Douglas Strome
Keynote: Rev. John Bell of the Iona Community in Scotland
Tools and Resources:
Connect your church with Young Adults

As the Director of AmeriCorps Chaplaincy at McCormick Theological Seminary, Christopher Williams will be reaching out to young adults in faith based service or volunteer programs. 

His work will inform a training curriculum for fostering creative, evolving communities. Read more to learn how your congregation can get involved as a test site!
Proposed PCUSA Amendments
BOO 2013

The 221st General Assembly has recommended that presbyteries approve seven amendments to the Book of Order and that the Belhar Confession be added to the Book of Confessions. The proposed texts are available online for review. 

Voting commissioners at Presbytery Assembly: Your assembly papers will list when Chicago votes.
Reading list on Christian Marriage

A proposed amendment changing the definition of marriage in the Directory for Worship (W-4.9000) has been approved by the 221st General Assembly and is being voted on by presbyteries. 

Download this reading list of books and free online articles, designed to help congregational discussions on the issues of homosexuality and same-gender marriage.
Selected list of Spiritual Directors
Photo by Christina Rutz
Looking for a spiritual director? Read our Selected List of local Spiritual Directors. For both pastors and church members.

By Juan Pablo Bravo for The Noun Project
By Juan Pablo Bravo for The Noun Project
Job Openings More opportunities on chicagopresbytery.org
Search for a call on PCUSA Church Leadership Connection
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