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Upcoming Events
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Apply for a Creative Ministries Grant
The Northern Illinois Conference Program Council is accepting applications for Creative Ministries Grants to help fund new ministry projects in 2013.
The application forms (pdf and doc) are available on the NIC website, www.umcnic.org under "Resources" and "Grants" or by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted on or before May 1, 2013. For more information contact: Rev. Christopher Pierson at cpierson@umcnic.org or 847-931-0710 ext. 15.
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Communicator's
Corner
Training materials for annual conference Boards of Ordained Ministry, presentations from a churchwide sexual ethics summit, and a lecture by well-known civil rights activist, Rev. James Lawson, are among the materials now available through the UMC Cyber Campus. Check it out.
The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church has introduced an Online Continuing Education Consortium in collaboration with the 13 UM theological schools and seminaries. Check it out. General Board of Church & Society Job Opening: Organizing Program Coordinator
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Anti-Bully Presentations
All are Invited
Kirk and Laura Smalley and their 11 year old son, TY, are one of five families featured in the award winning documentary Bully.
On April 16, 17 and 18, Kirk and Laura will be in the Suburban Cook County area to speak how bullying changed their lives forever. Click here for info.
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Annual Conference Registration Open
 June 5-8, 2013 Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL It is recommended that you read the tips before you registerTo register online click here- open through midnight May 17. Cost: $61 through May 6 which includes a light working dinner during the opening plenary. On May 7 the cost increases to $80. If you need a paper mail-in registration form, contact your district administrator or registrar Kara Berg at acregistrar@umcnic.org or leave a message at 847-931-0710 ext. 19. For Annual Conference information and updates visit www.umcnic.org/AC2013.
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 Take the Challenge -
1000 Kits!
We are asking each district to get involved by bringing items for assembly of over 1,000 health/hygiene kits at Annual Conference on that Friday. Check out the specific items each district is challenged to bring by downloading this flyer. Please let Rev. Michael Mann ( mmann@umcnic.org) know what your congregation plans to bring to Annual Conference, so we can update the challenge each week. Take the Challenge! 1,000 Health/Hygiene Kits to bring healing to those experiencing natural disasters.
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Bishop's Appeal
 Looking for ideas on ways to start fundraising for the Annual Conference Bishop's Appeal Offering? Click here to learn more how your church can get involved. This year's collective offering is designated to the Harvest 2020 campaign. Click here for worship resources, bulletin inserts and more.
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Annual Conference Mission and
Ministry Display Tables
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SBC21 Training Event
 The Northern Illinois Conference (NIC) and Strengthening the Black Church in the 21st Century (SBC 21) are joining ranks to bring experts from around the country for empowered learning, interaction, praise and celebration to reach new generations. Come learn practical ideas for ministry, be refreshed & energized through spirit-filled worship, and leave with tools for effective and innovative ministry.
April 12 @ 7- 8:30 pm
Opening Worship
April 13 @ 7:30 am- 5 pm
Plenary and workshops
Maple Park UMC
(11705 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago IL 60643)
Registration required by April 8 for meal count. (no fee)
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 New Administrative Assistant to the Bishop
Bishop Sally Dyck, along with the Conference Committee on Personnel, is pleased to announce the addition of Marva Andrews to the Episcopal Office staff. Marva will begin her duties as Administrative Assistant to the Bishop in mid-April, working alongside Phyllis Griffin for several weeks of orientation. Read more [...] |
Native American Ministries Sunday - April 14
 This special offering benefits Native American outreach within annual conferences and across the United States and provides seminary scholarships for Native Americans. Many resources are available for worship planning and additional conversations about Native American culture and theology. If you would like more information and a list of specific resources for your planning, please contact Adrienne Trevathan, chair of the Committee on Native American Ministries at adrienne.trevathan@gmail.com or visit umcgiving.org. Offerings on Native American Ministries Sunday may be given to the Native American Ministries Sunday offering, or to the Rainbow Covenant: Native American Ministry of Presence (Advance number 50000125) at any time. Your support enables our ministry of presence and education in the conference.
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