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Human Relations Day - Special Sunday,
Jan. 20
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This offering strengthens outreach to communities in U.S. and Puerto Rico, encouraging social justice and work with at-risk youth.
Click here for resources
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Communicator's Corner
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2013 Conference Directory
 Copies of the directory are available to purchase for $10, for anyone including churches who would like one. If you didn't order one through Annual Conference Registration, send a check to the Northern IL Conference Program Office: 217 Division St. Elgin, IL 60120. We apologize in advance for any incorrect information printed in the directory as we are continually striving for database accuracy. Please email your District Administrator so we can make an errata. A corrected pdf will be uploaded to the website (upper right hand corner) every Thursday for the next month.
+++++++++++++++++ Online Continuing Education Consortium The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church is pleased to introduce an Online Continuing Education Consortium in collaboration with the 13 United Methodist theological schools and the University Senate approved seminaries. Click here for a few upcoming course listings with the Online Continuing Education Consortium. +++++++++++++++++ Read more about a recent visit back to the United States and the Northern Illinois Conference from Jeff and Debbie, missionaries to Bolivia. |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
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Conference wide celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013
Special guest speaker is Rev. James Lawson, Pastor Emeritus at Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles and human rights leader. Learn more about Rev. Lawson by clicking here.
Location:
Hartzell Memorial UMC
3330 S. King Dr., Chicago
4pm Gathering with light refreshments 5pm Worship Service
Reception to follow
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Put on your calendar
Laity Convocation - Feb. 2
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Bishop Sally Dyck
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"Jumpstart the Heart of Vital Congregations"
Saturday, Feb. 2
8am-3pm
Sycamore UMC
160 Johnson Ave
Sycamore, IL
Keynote Speaker: Bishop Sally Dyck
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Winter Warming 2013: A congress of Reconciling United Methodists
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Biblical Obedience: The Higher Law of Love Presented by the Northern Illinois Conference Reconciling Ministries Task Force Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 from 2-7pm.  Worship Celebration 7pm featuring Bishop Melvin Talbert - everyone is welcome Location: First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst
232 S. York Road, Elmhurst, IL
630-834-2440 Click here www.winterwarming.com for more information and to register. |
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Order of Elders Gathering
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January 29, 2012 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Barrington UMC, Barrington, IL
"Life in Community"
Bishop Sally Dyck Preaching
Led by Mark Fowler (Garrett Evangelical, Associate Professor of Congregational Leadership). Conversation will focus on three questions:
Who is my community?
Who is my Pastor?
Who do I turn to in difficult times?
RSVP and more information (847) 345-6430 Enrique Gonzalez egonz@airmail.net
Click here to download the flyer
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Rainbow Covenant Application
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Any ministry or project wishing to become a Rainbow Covenant site in 2014 please download the application by clicking here. All submissions must be sent to Rev. Michael Mann at mmann@umcnic.org Questions? (847) 931-0710, ext. 20 Deadline February 28, 2013. |
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VIM Training - Jan. 26
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Looking to host a Volunteer in Mission (VIM) Trip this year? Become a certified VIM leader! By becoming a leader, you learn how to engage your team, to be supportive of your local site, and lead all to a deeper understanding of short-term mission. Also as a VIM leader, you qualify for low-cost insurance for your group and a scholarship from the Conference VIM team. Saturday, Jan. 26
9am to 12pm
Trinity UMC
1024 Lake Ave.
Wilmette, IL To register, e-mail Rev. Michael Mann, Associate Director of Mission and Advocacy for the Conference, at mmann@umcnic.org The session will be led by Dr. Carol Meynen, chair of the VIM Team for the Conference.
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Young Adult Summer Mission Trip to Bolivia
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The Northern Illinois Conference Youth and Young Adults [Age 18 and older, Age 17 with a letter of parental permission] are invited to join the Methodist Federation for Social Action sponsored Mission Education Encounter in Bolivia,
July 10-July 20, 2013.
The Northern Illinois Conference has established a special bond with the Methodist Church in Bolivia and this trip will offer the opportunity to further strengthen our relationship. Bolivia Bishop Rojas is inviting NIC youth to join youth from Bolivia at a special youth gathering. This is a VIM Trip.
Contact Rev. Dr. Barbara Javore for a detailed itinerary.
bjavore@yahoo.com or 847-828-7700
Youth and Youth Leaders:
Annual Lenten Saturday Meeting
Feb. 16
10am-1pm
NIC Program Office - 217 Division St., Elgin
Contact Rev. Barbara Javore
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Young Adult Mission Program
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Young adults may now apply for the 2013 class of Mission Interns and US-2s. Feb. 15 is the deadline to submit application materials for these long-term mission assignments through the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries. Mission Interns will now commit to 25 months of service that include 20 months of international service, followed by two and a half months of integration and interpretation in their home country. US-2s will continue to commit to two years of service in the United States. Click here for more information.  | | Different Drummers: Young Adult Missionaries |
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Cokesbury Naperville Closing Sale
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 As we start working on the sad process of closing the store located at 760 N Route 59 in Naperville on Feb. 16, we also begin the process of closeout sale pricing.
Everything in the store right now is 50% off, which includes some great resources for all areas of the church from Children and Youth Ministry to Adult Ministry and everything in between. Also you'll find great low prices on all fixtures in the store, everything from book and storage shelving units to items like tables and chairs, imprinting machines, and lots more. Come in and look at all of our great sale items while supplies last and see what might fit your needs both at home and church. ~Ashley Pierce, Store Manager
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Summer Mission Team Openings
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 There is still room available in the SOWER Work Mission's summer schedule! Come and make building repairs for individuals, families, churches and non-profit organizations who cannot afford them. We also offer a VBS option too! We have full week, partial and weekend work mission opportunities available. The Epworth Center is located in Bethesda, Ohio (East Ohio) near Wheeling, West Virginia. Visit http://epworthcenter.org/sower-work-mission-program/ or call 740.484.4705 for more information.
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Please send emails for the eNews or the Reporter to Anne Marie Gerhardt, Dir. of Communications at communications@umcnic.org.
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