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Change the World
Is your church doing something for Change the World weekend May 18-19? Make sure you register your event at www.umcom.org.
Free Webinar
Thursday, May 16, 2013, 6:30pm CDT
Committed to Christ:
Six Steps To A Generous Life
The newest resource on the Stewardship scene is "Committed to Christ: Six Steps to a Generous Life."
Author Rev. Bob Crossman joins the webinar to share the journey that led him to create this resource and the impact it is having on churches large and small across the UMC. To register go to:
In the News:
First UMC Elgin was one of several churches involved in Love Elgin Day last Saturday, April 27. Click here to read more.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Rev. Cheryl Magrini shares her family's story and the death of her son. Rev. Magrini is working to educate others about mental illness and to remove its stigma. Read more...Cokesbury Goes Mobile
Cokesbury has assigned two Community Resource Consultants to the Northern Illinois Conference following the closing of all its brick and mortar stores. Find out more...
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Healthy Congregations Worskshop
Trinity UMC, Yorkville, IL
The Healthy Congregations workshop uses the insights of family systems theory to help church leaders become more effective stewards of their congregations.
The Healthy Congregations workshop is designed to equip leaders to respond to the presence or potential threat of anxiety in a congregational system in ways that prevent destructive conflict and help the church stay focused on its unique mission and purpose.
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Interfaith Dinner
 Bishop Sally Dyck was one of several speakers at the 8th Annual Interfaith Dinner with United Methodists and Muslims. The theme was: How do we fulfill our obligation to our neighbors? Working together to end urban violence. In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, Bishop Dyck expressed the importance of coming together, understanding one another's faith and working side by side with our Muslim neighbors. The dinner was held at First UMC Elmhurst on April 25 and sponsored by CCUIC of Northern Illinois Conference & the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago.
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 Chicago Urban Strategy Summit
9 am- 12 noon at South Shore International College Preparatory High School, 1955 E. 75th Street, Chicago, IL. This event coincides with the Change the World weekend. There is no fee for the event. Read more... |
Annual Conference Registration Open
 June 5-8, 2013 Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, IL It is recommended that you read the tips before you register
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 MFSA Annual Conference Dinner - Father Pfleger Guest Speaker
The Methodist Federation for Social Action is honored to have Father Michael Pfleger for our guest speaker at the MFSA dinner (Thursday, June 6) during Annual Conference this year. Father Pfleger is pastor of Saint Sebina's Parish in Chicago, and you may know him for his ardent advocacy work in Chicago, especially against gun violence. The Northern Illinois Conference has been affected by violence in our communities, and his message of hope and action is one that should be heard by all in our faith family. Please consider attending this dinner and being a part of this dialogue. |
Register for Youth Session at Annual Conference
The Fourth Annual Youth Session will explore
Gun Violence in Northern Illinois on Saturday, June 8 from 10am to 1pm. To Register please send names and t-shirt sizes of your youth and youth leaders to: Barb Javore bjavore@yahoo.com or call Barb at 847.835.0588 [home] or 847.835.1227 [church]. You may also mail in your registration to Rev. Dr. Barbara Javore, 740 Greenwood Ave. Glencoe, IL 60022. Download the flyer
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YAM Award - application deadline extended
Do you have a Ministry with Young Adults you want recognized?
The Northern Illinois Conference Young Adult Ministry Team seeks to recognize and celebrate those churches and other UM-affiliated faith communities that are engaged in meaningful relationships and ministries with young adults, ages 18-35.
Thus, we've developed the Golden YAM award, an opportunity for those throughout the Annual Conference to direct our attention toward the fruit of this work, so that we might give thanks for it, and allow it to inspire others in their endeavors.
To nominate a ministry and their leaders go to:
The Golden YAM will be awarded during the Young Adult Luncheon at Annual Conference on Friday, June 7 at noon.
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Kit Challenge
Help us get from "Almost there" to "We're gonna need a bigger boat" [quotes from Star Wars and Jaws]
This week's biggest standouts: Chicago Southern and DeKalb!
Both districts met or nearly met their district challenge this past week. Chicago Southern had previously uncounted commitments that helped boost their total to 92% . What a gift! DeKalb district was asked to bring 500 hand towels. To date, 1045 towels are committed!
Continuing Needs:
Elgin: 2354 band-aids left
Aurora: 632 Bars of Soap left
Chicago Southern: 78 washcloths left
The gifts of many means we have exceeded the need for washcloths, hand towels, toothbrushes, and 1-gallon bags. At the Friday afternoon breakout at Annual Conference, we will create as many kits as possible with all of the extra materials.
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Bishop's Appeal
for Harvest 2020
 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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Lay Servants Celebration
 More than 80 people attended the first Conference-wide Lay Servants Celebration, formerly known as Lay Speaking Ministries, at Sycamore UMC last Saturday. Over $200 was raised for an organization which feeds the hungry through "Cakes for a Cause." Read the full story [...]
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5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation
Few remaining openings for the 5 day Academy for Spiritual Formation -
July 29-Aug. 3. Join the many who have already registered including several International participants.
Two people from the Bolivian Methodist Church and six from the Methodist Church of Eurasia are signed up. Bishop Eduard Khegay will be attending with his delegation. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Register Today.
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