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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.
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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.
If you choose not to register with FEMA, you disqualify yourself from receiving federal disaster assistance.
Don't listen to rumors about eligibility for FEMA assistance. Instead, get informed.
Illinois residents who had losses or damages from the severe storms and flooding between April 16 and May 5 should register with FEMA, even if they think their damages and losses won't be covered.
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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.
Look for the display table at Annual Conference.
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Annual Conference Highlights 
June 5-8, 2013
Pheasant Run Resort,
St. Charles, IL
Opening Worship & State of the Church Address - June 5
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Bishop Sally Dyck opened the 174th session of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference challenging us to answer the question "Who is my neighbor?". Read her entire Episcopal Address...click here.
Other Highlights:-
motion passed to allow elections for General & Jurisdictional Delegates in the year 2014 (two years before General Conference)
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Harvest 2020 combined efforts generated more than $8.6 million dollars.
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Bishop Dyck challenged churches to join the effort to raise $1 million dollars for Imagine No Malaria.
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Spanish as a Second Language courses will be offered starting in October.
- Clergy Session: Approved 7 candidates full elders, 2 full deacons, 10 candidates commissioned for provisional elders, 1 provisional deacon. Ordination service Saturday, June 8 at 2:30pm.
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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 email before 6pm today. Thank you so much. nominations@umcnic.org.
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New NIC Photo Directory
When? AC 2013: Thurs. 6/6 & Fri., 6/7, 11am-7pm
Where? Atrium near the "Spa Vargas Wellness" (formerly Mario Tricoci)
How? No appointment needed; first come, first served Who? All clergy, lay members to AC & laity in leadership positions and staff
Can't make AC? Go to www.appt.lifetouch.com to find alternate locations/times for a directory photo session. Questions? Contact Rev. David Aslesen at AC 2013 or at pastordavid@graceumclakebluff.org; 847.234.9163
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Bishop's Appeal
for Harvest 2020
 Congrats to Chicago Northwestern District which takes the lead with the most raised so far for the Bishop's Appeal...and in the running for the coveted traveling trophy! The Offerings from all 6 districts on June 5 totaled $60,861.38 for Harvest 2020! Thanks to every church for their abundant generosity!
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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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United Voices for Children Launches Child Advocacy Survey
United Voices for Children invites all clergy and laity throughout the Northern Illinois Conference to participate during June in a brief survey on child advocacy in the NIC. The survey can be readily accessed 1-30 June via links on UVC's website ( www.unitedvoicesforchildren.org ) or Facebook page (search for United Voices for Children in Facebook search), or via the following link https://kwiksurveys.com/s.asp?sid=vvavu59r0g6p3fp158716. To thank you for your thoughts, UVC will award one $50 Cokesbury gift card based on a drawing of respondents' email addresses.
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