News . Events . Tools . ResourcesAugust 5, 2015
News and Photos:
Meet the Transitional Executive Presbyter

Rev. Dr. Deborah A. Rundlett will begin her two-year term as Transitional Executive Presbyter on October 15. Learn more about Debbie.

 

Rev. Lolly Dominski Honored

Rev. Dominski was successfully nominated by her congregation, Morton Grove Community Church, and received the Parish Pastor award, issued by the Academy of Parish Clergy. Read more.
What will the Kingdom Look Like?

"If we proclaim the Gospel but don't exhibit the kingdom, our words are hollow. If we exhibit the kingdom but do not also proclaim the Gospel, serving others is indistinguishable from secular good works."

--Ruling Elder Sonia Bodi. Read more from Sonia about what we're exhibiting and proclaiming in this presbytery.
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
Global Leadership Summit 

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

August 6-7
Telecast to many locations around Chicagoland 
Muslim-Presbyterian Interfaith Dinner

Open to any Presbyterians to attend. This year's theme: Honoring Rev. Bob Reynolds. More info. 

Thursday, August 27, 6:30pm at the Islamic Foundation in Villa Park 
All-day Stewardship Workshop
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, the author of influential works like Not Your Parents Offering Plate and Rich Church, Poor Church. 

Monday, September 28, 9am - 4pm
Christ Church of Oak Brook
Online registration link available soon
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:
Tips for stewardship from LEAD

People choose to give to the church rather than another charity for 3 reasons - do you know them? Read more.
Scholarships for Continuing Education

Typewriter Apply for up to $500 for education! 

Who can apply? Ministers, Christian educators, elders, deacons or others in leadership roles involved in the work of the congregation and/or the presbytery. 

By Juan Pablo Bravo for The Noun Project
By Juan Pablo Bravo for The Noun Project
Job Openings
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