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Communicator's Corner
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New UMC Online Training Dates: Feb. 20 - Apr. 3 Registration open thru Feb. 14 for United Methodism 101 and Turning Connectional Living into Connectional Giving.
Click here for more info.
++++++++++++++++++++++ Alpine Valley has snow! Register for Ski Camps at Wesley Woods February 1-3, or February 8-10
Call and register your group today. Limited space available. 262.245.6706, or email orm@niccamp.org+++++++++++++++++++++ Outdoor & Retreat Ministries Summer Camp Calendar is now available online. Click here for dates and costs.++++++++++++++++++++++
2013 Conference Directory
 Copies of the directory are available to purchase for $10, send a check to the Northern IL Conference Program Office: 217 Division St. Elgin, IL 60120 Or download the updated pdf with corrections from the www.umcnic.org website or above in the Quick Links. |
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Laity Convocation this Saturday
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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
Workshops with Amy Valdez Barker, Dwayne L. Grant and Mary Zajac.
Cost $20
For late registrations contact:
Natarsha Gardner
847-931-0710 Ext. 16
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UMM Annual Meeting
|  Northern Illinois Conference United Methodist Men's Annual Meeting Guest Speaker Dr. Norval Brown
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 by Feb. 6.
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Black History Month Resources
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 During the month of February, we take time to remember the important role African Americans have played in the United States and around the world. It is a time to reflect on their experiences, accomplishments and great contributions they have made throughout history. The NIC Media Resource Center has ordered many new DVD's and has a number of VHS tapes in its library to check out to engage your congregations in discussion about Black History. Click here for more information. Click here to download the category list.
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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 VIM Mission Education Encounter in Bolivia,
July 10-July 20, 2013.
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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Free Movie Screening - "Bully"
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Hinsdale United Methodist Church is teaming up with high school student leadership groups from Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South to host a free screening of the compelling documentary titled Bully. When: Feb. 6th 7-9pm at Hinsdale Central High School's auditorium, 5500 Grant St., Hinsdale. Click here for details. |
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Church Location and Building Training
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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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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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Cokesbury Naperville Store Closing Sale
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 Starting February 4
75% or more off
store inventory at the Naperville location.
In stock items only - while supplies last.
All Sales are Final!!!!
Excludes Vacation Bible School, Quarterly Dated Curriculum & UM Book of Discipline and Resolution. The Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary store will close Mar 8. Look for upcoming sales. |
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United Voices for Children
seeking nominees
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The Board of Directors of United Voices for Children is currently seeking nominations for our annual Bishop Jesse R. DeWitt Child Advocacy Award and the Katherine B. Greene Child Worker Awards. These awards honor extraordinary volunteer service or advocacy efforts on behalf of children, youth and/or families throughout the Northern Illinois Conference.
Won't you please consider nominating an individual or a group deserving of this recognition?
Submission deadline is March 15, 2013. Forms are available here with further information and instructions for submitting.
Questions can be directed to Lois Moreland-Dean, Board President at 773-330-8742 / loismoreland@aol.com or Laurel Bault, UVC Coordinator at 224-587-3611 / unitedvoices_forchildren@yahoo.com.
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In the news: Immigration Reform
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This week, proposed new immigration legislation has been in the news. A bi-partisan group of legislators, the President, and some of our United Methodist leaders, including Bishop Minerva Carcaņo, spoke of their support for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. While there are many sides to immigration and differing opinions, the Northern Illinois Annual Conference and the United Methodist Church have made a public witness supporting reform. As the conversation continues around immigration reform, you may wish to engage your congregation in the conversation. Resources available include: Jasmine's Story - UMC-produced video with accompanying study guide for congregations. Media Resources ordered extra copies for local use, contact Susan Gieseler at 847-931-0710, ext. 17 or sgieseler@umcnic.org. You can also download a copy through Rethink church by clicking here. Read official statements about Comprehensive Immigration Reform Our Annual Conference's JFON (Justice For Our Neighbors) website offers other resources: jfonnic.org |
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North Central College - Preparing a New Generation of Leaders
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Preparing a New Generation of Leaders for the United Methodist ChurchSunday, March 3, 2013 - 3 pm Wentz Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, Illinois (free parking is available nearby) Bishop Sally Dyck will bring the message and choir members from United Methodist Churches will sing in the worship as a mass choir in the Wentz Concert Hall. Dr. Troy D. Hammond, the new president of North Central College will share his perspective of the college. If you would like to join the choir and sing in the Wentz Concert Hall, please e-mail Chaplain Lynn Pries ( llpries@noctrl.edu ) and you will receive a copy of the anthem. Rehearsal will be at 1:30 p.m on Mar. 3.
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Please send emails for the eNews or the Reporter to Anne Marie Gerhardt, Dir. of Communications at communications@umcnic.org.
All submissions for eNews must be received in writing no later than 4pm on Tuesday each week.
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