News . Events . Tools . Resources

July 22, 2015

News and Photos:

Glen Ellyn connects to an urban garden

Members of Glen Ellyn First Presbyterian Church, joined with the Lawndale community to plant vegetables.

Some of our group was concerned about going to the area, but based on the smiles around the garden, those fears were soon overcome. Read more.

Bless this stove!

First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest helped Edgewater Presbyterian Church in Chicago to buy a new stove that will prepare meals for Sarah's Circle and more. View on Facebook.

South Holland windows carry on

The artistic ministry of these stained glass windows extends beyond the life of the United Presbyterian Church of South Holland (closed October 2014) and were rededicated at the Presbyterian Church in Orland Park. Read more.

Presbyter's Pen: Persistence in Philippi

Survey says ... the religious landscape is changing. Rev. Bob Reynolds shares how we can strengthen our spiritual communities through spiritual practices. Read more.

Upcoming Events:

Recommended 2015 Camping Options

Together Outdoors Work Group has done their homework and recommends youth, family, and racial ethnic youth leadership camps.

Check out the dates at Stronghold (IL), Geneva Center (IN), and Pilgrim Center (WI).

Scholarships are available.

"Butterfly on my head" photo by Sharan Mohandoss

PCUSA Big Tent 2015 in Knoxville

July 30 - August 1, 2015. More info.

McCormick Seminary goes to Big Tent

McCormick Seminary welcomes alumni/ae, current students, and former professors to an after-dinner gathering. Read more in the invitation.

Friday, July 31, 7:30pm

Global Leadership Summit

An accomplished line-up of speakers, including Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull and vulnerability researcher Bren� Brown, will address participants with insights to inform their Christian leadership. More info.

August 6-7

Telecast to many locations around Chicagoland

Save the date! Hear Stewardship Leader

Not your parents' offering plate. By J. Clif Christopher

The Stewardship and Financial Development Work Group and the Presbyterian Foundation will be sponsoring a workshop with Clif Christopher on September 28.

Christopher is the author of influential works like Not Your Parents Offering Plate and Rich Church, Poor Church. Details to follow but put it on your calendars.

Travel to Scotland in 2016

First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights is going to Scotland July 3-12 2016 and would like to invite members from the Chicago Presbytery (that's you!) to join us. More info and registration.

Tools and Resources:

By Juan Pablo Bravo for The Noun Project

Job Openings

First Presbyterian Church of Chicago Heights is hiring a Chancel Choir Director.
First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest has opened a search for a Director of College Ministries.
Flossmoor Community Church is seeking a Director of Church Operations.

More opportunities on chicagopresbytery.org
Search for a call on PCUSA Church Leadership Connection

2015 Moderator's Theme:

"The Exhibition of the
Kingdom of Heaven to the World"

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Consulting Editor: Laura Cathey

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