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BMCR Installation Service
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Chicago Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) Installation Service
Date: Sunday, January 27, 2013
2:30-3:30 pm - Fellowship and Refreshments
BMCR Installation Service: 3:30pm
Location: St. Mark UMC
8441 S. St. Lawrence Av.
Chicago, IL. 60619
We encourage all UMC members, families and friends to come and celebrate with us!
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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.
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Put on your calendar
Laity Convocation February 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
Cost: $15 if registered before
January 25
Beginning January 25, cost will be $20
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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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VIM Training
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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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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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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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Cokesbury Naperville Closing Sale
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Everything in the store located at 760 N Route 59 in Naperville 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. The Naperville store closes Feb 16. The Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary store will close Mar 8. Look for upcoming sales.
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UMM Annual Meeting
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When: Saturday, February 9 Gathering 8:00 am, Breakfast 8:30 am, business meeting 9:00 am, and Worship at 9:30 am Where: Elston Ave. UMC, 5850 North Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60646 All Men and Clergy are invited to attend Reservations should be called in to Leon Deloney, Northwest District President, at 312-961-3086. Please make reservations by February 6.
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Church Location and Building Training
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Sign Up Today!
The Office of Congregational Development and Redevelopment invites all members of District Committees on Church Location and Building and District Strategy Teams to this special training. You will receive everything you need to know regarding building insurance, maintenance checklists, assessment process, and guidelines for remodeling.
This training will be offered twice: February 16 at River Forest UMC (7970 Lake St., River Forest, IL) from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm and March 2 at Rochelle UMC (709 Fourth Ave., Rochelle, IL) from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.
Registration is only $10 and includes coffee and lunch. Scholarships are available if needed. To register or receive more information, visit www.umcnic.org or call (312) 346-9766, ext. 724. |
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Rev. James Lawson Speaks at Conference Martin Luther King, Jr. Event
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The Northern Illinois Conference was honored and privileged to have Rev. James Lawson deliver the message on Jan. 20 at Hartzell Memorial UMC as we celebrated the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If you missed this inspiring event, watch excerpts of his speech on our Vimeo site.
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Rev. James Lawson Speaks at MLK Celebration
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Natural Church Development Training
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Register Today!
NCD Training March 8-9
ChurchSmart Resources Center
3830 Ohio Ave., St. Charles, IL
The Office of Congregational Development and Redevelopment invites you to a unique training opportunity in Natural Church Development. NCD is a process that has been developed over the past 14 years to help all churches increase in health and vitality. Join us at this special event and learn how your church can benefit from the process.
Registration only costs $50, but you must register by February 23. Registration includes materials and lunch, but participants must make their own hotel arrangements. To register or receive more information, visit www.umcnic.org or call (312) 346-9766, ext. 724. |
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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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