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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
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:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The General Board of Global Ministries and the General Board of Church and Society have created a Faith and Mental Health bulletin insert for the May 2013 Mental Health Awareness Month.
Download the pdf Please receive an offering on Mother's Day to support Imagine No Malaria.
Your church can honor the
special woman - the mother
or grandmother, aunt, teacher or godmother in each person's life on Sunday, May 12.
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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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Elgin District Day with the Bishop
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photo courtesy:
Joyce Carrasco
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The Elgin District welcomed Bishop Sally Dyck on Sunday, April 28.
Her day began with two services at the Barrington UMC with a very uplifting sermon, followed by a fellowship brunch and conversation. She spent the early afternoon at Luz de Cristo in Elgin with lively worship and celebration!
Bishop sally gave encouraging words and Prayers for the children and the growing congregation. Late afternoon was spent with a core group of Elgin District Lay and Clergy leaders and kindred spirits at the First UMC of Palatine.
The conversation and dialogue on the opportunities and challenges in our District context was energizing and the popcorn and refreshments were enjoyed by all.
~Rev. Oscar Carrasco, Elgin Dist. Supt.
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 Bishop visits U.S. - Mexican Border
As the United States Senate prepares to consider a major bill on immigration policy reform, Bishop Sally Dyck visited the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego this week, where she joined other bishops from around the U.S., Africa, Asia and Europe.
On May 7, Bishop Dyck's group crossed the border into Mexico to the Plaza del Bordo, an open-air migrant encampment to distribute health kits to the community.
"At the Tijuana River, it's like a demilitarized zone (DMZ); they live on the resources of the river and it's a dangerous place for them to be," Bishop Dyck says of the powerful experience. "Health kits for people who are displaced for whatever reason are a life-saver. We just can't make enough of them!" Read full story [...] |
 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
Cost is now $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.
Display Tables - Applications are due before May 15 at 5pm.
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Anti-Gambling Annual Conference Luncheon
The key note speaker for the Northern Illinois Conference Anti-Gambling luncheon is Les Bernal, Executive Director of Stop Predatory Gambling (SPG) stoppredatorygambling.org The luncheon will be at noon on Thursday, June 6, at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. The Rev. Tom Grey, a retired member of NIC is the Senior Advisor for SPG. Tickets may be purchased through May 17 at the conference web site www.umcnic.org/AC2013. If you are not a member of Annual Conference or have already registered for the conference, you may still purchase meal tickets. On the registration form under Status select Other Laity and then select Guest. For questions or additional information, contact Nancy Duel at 847-259-3793 or nduel@aol.com.
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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 Sabina's Parish in Chicago, and you may know him for his ardent advocacy work in the city, especially against gun violence. Please consider attending this dinner and being a part of this important 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 is looking for nominations for the new Golden YAM award which recognizes and celebrates churches and other UM-affiliated faith communities that are engaged in meaningful relationships and ministries with young adults, ages 18-35.
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 - Band-Aids Needed
Aurora district surged ahead this week and went over 100%! And Chicago Southern met their challenge. Now, only 1894 band-aids are needed to meet the goal.
Kit supplies can be dropped off at the mission trailer located in front of the MegaCenter the morning of Wednesday, June 5.
Read more how you can help...
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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 for more ways on how your church can get involved and vie for the Traveling Trophy!
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Flooding Help
NOW THROUGH MAY 18 Marseilles, IL needs some additional clean up. Local resources are limited so a day trip is recommended. Even if you only have 1 day to give, you can help!
Because of the nature of the work, you are welcome to include non-ERTs as long as they are able to do physical work.
Please respond directly to Pastor Carolyn ONLY IF YOU/your group PLAN TO GO and copy Rev. Christine Vosteen at pastorcls@aol.com Pastor: Carolyn Lukasick
marumc@juno.com Phone 847-271-2733.
Midwest Mission Distribution Center/UMCOR clean-up buckets are available if your church or community needs them. Please call Rev. Christina Vosteen at 630-355-9416 or e-mail her at pastorcls@aol.com.
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