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Interfaith Prayer Day
Bishop Sally Dyck participated in the Interfaith Prayer Day for Immigration Reform. Read full story..
Noted author to speak at collegiate ministers' event
United Methodist collegiate ministers will join with colleagues from at least five mainline denominations at a gathering in Chicago this summer to explore how they can work together in the increasingly diverse and pluralistic atmosphere of the college campus. The event, Shared Space, will begin with a lecture and time of interaction with Diana Butler Bass, author of the best-selling "Christianity After Religion." The event will be held June 26-29 at Loyola University. Click here to register. | | Different Drummers: First UMC Evanston Intergenerational Bible Study |
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Tornado Relief
*Send a check to: Advance GCFA, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087-9068. Please write #901670 Disaster Response United States on your check.
*To donate by phone, please call 1-888-252-6174. Mention Advance #901670.
*To donate online, go to www.umcor.org. Click
"tornadoes 2013" in the drop down menu.
*Place a check made out to their local church in the offering plate. Please write "#901670 Disaster Response United States" on the memo line.
*To make an immediate $10 donation to UMCOR, text the word RESPONSE to 80888.
*Relief kits, especially health kits and school kits can be sent to any of the depots in the UMCOR Relief-Supply Network.
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5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation
Only 15 spots remain for the 5 day Academy for Spiritual Formation -
July 29-Aug. 3. Join the many who have already registered including several International participants.
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Annual Conference Less Than a Week Away!  June 5-8, 2013
Pheasant Run Resort,
St. Charles, IL
Participation Response
If you will be participating in the 2013 Commissioning and Ordination Service please fill out this Participation Response and return by Email: clergyumc@gmail.com or Fax (no cover letter required): 847-729-1019 Or you may simply send an email to Rev. Hwa-Young Chong at clergyumc@gmail.com.
Please send your note or this form by Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Online Registration is Closed
You can still register on-site in the lobby of the Mega
bring to registration. Only meals available are
the buffets.
North Avenue Construction
Give yourself extra time. North Avenue remains under construction at the Pheasant Run entrance. IDOT has been working on widening and resurfacing Rt. 64 from 7th avenue to Rt. 59.
Legislative & Historical Documents are available online.Watch it Live
Select sessions of Annual Conference will be available for Live Web Stream viewing. Click on www.umcnic.org/aclive.Updates
For more Annual Conference information, an updated agenda and more visit www.umcnic.org/AC2013. News and updates will also be posted on Facebook and Twitter. Use hashtag #niac13 handle @umcnic.
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Seeking New Nominations
The Nominations Committee is looking for people to serve in different committees in our conference. Please consider sharing your gifts by serving on a committee. Click here to download the form. It can be filled out and returned to Rev. Cerna Rand by mail or email (info on form) before the first day of our annual conference in June. Thank you so much. Questions email nominations@umcnic.org.
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Kit Challenge Assembly Stocked and Ready
The Kit Assembly at Annual Conference is next week! If you have kit items, please bring them to the mission truck on Wednesday, June 5 after 8 am.
We are still getting reports of congregations giving towards the kits. Thank you. This is an example of what we can do together that no congregation or individual could do alone. We'll be able to assemble more than 1000 kits next Friday, June 7!
A special thanks this week goes to Harvard and Alden congregations supported this mission action by donating all of the nail clippers needed for the kit assembly.
If Alden/Harvard moves you to action, you can still help by either purchasing wide-toothed combs (available in 3-packs at Dollar Tree). Or your congregation can give financially towards those combs or towards the transportation costs of the kits.
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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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Rotarians - Let's meet and connect at Annual Conference!
The St. Charles Rotary meets on Thursdays at 12:10 pm at The Office Dining and Spirits, 201 E Main St. 2nd floor in St. Charles.
This is the home club of our very own Rev. Al Patten. They are planning a special presentation on a local history museum,"the St. Charles Heritage Center." They will also have an announcement on the various humanitarian involvements over the last couple of years because of our coming.
This may be a great way to start a conversation on how your experience as a Pastor or Deacon has intersected with your involvement in Rotary.
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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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Bethany Methodist Retirement Community Annual June FEST
Sunday, June 23, 1:30-3:30PM
During its JUNE FEST, BETHANY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY will hold an open ICE CREAM SOCIAL in its HERITAGE GARDENS, located at 4950 N. Ashland, Chicago (free parking).
There will be an art show, petting zoo, entertainment, tours and professionals available to discuss questions on all things eldercare-related.
From 2:00-2:30 PM a brief program will present information on Bethany outreach programs, BRC renovation plan, and expressions of gratitude to the members of its GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - all residents, families and friends who contribute to Bethany's mission through volunteerism, donor support and advocacy.
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Special offer to Register for Summer Stewardship Event
with Mike Slaughter
This year's conference-wide stewardship summitwelcomes Reverend Mike Slaughter on Saturday, July 20.
We are excited about Mike's latest book Shiny Gods. We offer those who register before or during annual conference a copy of his book for only $5!
Mike challenges us to think : - What happens when we truly put God first in all aspects of our lives?
- What if the Giver of Life offered freedom from the culture's shiny life-promising distractions -would you take it?
Click on this link to get full details and register. And look for us at annual conference to get your copy of Shiny Gods for only $5!
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