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

View photos of fellowship and three great new candidates.

In the wake of recent unauthorized actions to separately incorporate new ministry funding, leaders in 13 presbyteries recommended a way forward for Presbyterian Mission Agency Board.

"Timely enacting of these steps is of utmost importance to reassure Presbyterians about the program's integrity and to restore hope for PMA's leadership role in it." Read more.

Bobby Rush's congregation is hoping to be back in Beloved Community Christian Church in time for the holidays, but for now they're nesting in Hope Presbyterian Church of Chicago with Rev. Leslie Sanders. Read more.

The Southeast Lake County Interreligious Council's annual Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Observance brings worship families in Deerfield and Highland Park together in prayer and social action.

Read the Chicago Tribune's interview with Rev. Suzan Hawkinson, First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield.

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 

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, Presbytery of Chicago. Speaker Dr. Timothy Eberhart. Mundelein - January 25-27, 2015. More info

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

In original packaging. Great for confirmands!

4 NRSV red letter bibles

3 CEB Reference Bibles

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The Presbytery's Safe Boundaries Policy has been revised to reduce the 5 hour annual training requirement, plus new suggested practices for social media. Read it.

A theologically diverse group of teaching and ruling elders in the Presbytery of Chicago designed the resource to help congregational discussions on homosexuality and same-gender marriage. Download the reading list.

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

Job Openings

• Crossroads Presbyterian Church (Presbytery of Milwaukee) is seeking a part-time Assistant Director of Youth Ministry.
• Flossmoor Community Church is hiring a Pastoral Resident. 
• Highland Park is hiring for a Director of Christian Education.

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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