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Bishop Sally Dyck appoints new Urban Ministry Coordinator, Rev. Robert Biekman and Conference Secretary for Global Ministries, Pastor Shirley Pulgar-Hughes... read more...
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Free Webinar
Thursday, July 25, 2013, 6:30pm
Is Your Church Ready for a Capital Funds Campaign?
Does your church have the need for capital improvements that can't be met with funds from your operating income? Join us as GBOD's Executive Director of Fund Development, Scott Gilpin, offers key indicators for churches to determine whether they are ready to conduct a successful Capital Campaign. The webinar is free and you can register by clicking here.
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Outdoor & Retreat Ministries Summer Camp
There is still time to register for many camps from now through our last retreat August 9-11.
Come for a full week or check out the partial week camps. Limited financial assistance is still available.
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Spanish as a Second Language
Online Registration opens July 29
 As a part of our Annual Conference's Harvest 2.0 initiative, we are developing "pilot churches" to host Spanish as a Second Language classes starting this fall between October 1 and December 15. These once-a-week classes are available throughout the Conference. Current host sites include (but are not limited to) the following: Bethany of Fox Valley in Aurora Broadway UMC in Chicago Deerfield: Christ Elgin: Epworth Naperville: Wesley Schaumburg: Our Saviour's Sterling: Wesley Wood Dale There is no set fee to attend. A voluntary offering will be taken at the class. For site addresses, dates, times, forms and registration visit www.umcnic.org/ssl. Questions email ssl@umcnic.org.
*The umcnic.org website has been experiencing some technical difficulties this week. We hope to have them resolved soon, but some information and registration may be delayed.
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Safe Sanctuaries Training
Registration Open
 Conference-wide Safe Sanctuaries Training
Saturday, August 24, from 9 am - 3 pm
at First UMC, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin.
Registration will begin at 8:30 am. Click here for more information and registration.
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Rev. Mike Slaughter teaches on
financial freedom at summer summit
 400 people attended the United Methodist Foundation's Summer Summit on Stewardship on July 20 at Faith UMC in Orland Park and seven satellite locations across the conference. Another 150 people watched the event via satellite at eleven sites in Wisconsin. UM Foundation president, the Rev. Harry Nicol says Slaughter gives a challenging message for the church. "With regard to financial stewardship, I think he is right in emphasizing assistance to individuals to help them manage money in faithful ways which he says is liberating," said Nicol. Nicol thanked Faith UMC for being a great host for this year's event and all the volunteers who made it possible. If you would like to watch the live-streamed event, it will remain archived through August 20 at http://new.livestream.com/accounts/4005732/events/2262510.
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AC2013 DVDs Available
Videos from several key events and services are available for purchase. Cost is $5 per DVD plus $5 shipping and handling. (The $5 S & H will cover sending up to 10 DVDs in a single shipment.) Send your requests to, Susan Gieseler sgieseler@umcnic.org, indicating which DVD you want, and the number of copies. Retirees will be sent one free copy of the retirement service, and each person ordained or commissioned will receive a free copy of the Service of Ordination & Commissioning. |
Application deadline extended for ICD & Academy Classes of 2015
The Office of Congregational Development and Redevelopment has extended the deadline for applying to the new Institute for Congregational Development (ICD) Class of 2015! Visit www.umcnic.org/ICD and apply to ICD by
August 1! Are you interested in doing the same kind of ministry in a Hispanic/Latino setting? The Academy for Faith Community Development Class of 2015 has also extended its deadline. Visit www.umcnic.org/Academy and apply to the Conference Academy by August 1! For more information about ICD and the Conference Academy, contact Judy Siaba at 312-346-9766 ext. 724 or jsiaba@umcnic.org.
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 Come to the Lakeshore
A Retreat for the Youth and Youth Leaders of the Northern Illinois Conference
August 9-11, 2013
Wesley Woods
Youth: Grade 6 - High School
$119 [Scholarships Available]
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Disciple Bible/Outreach Training
August 24, 9am-4pm
The Illinois Great Rivers and Northern Illinois Conferences are pleased to announce the establishment of Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries of IL, Inc. DBOM recruits, trains and equips local church volunteers for ministry in the prisons, jails and youth development centers using DISCIPLE Bible Study materials. All DBOM prison volunteers must be trained and certified for this ministry. This training is the first to be offered through our brand-new Illinois affiliate. Click here for more information and to register.
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 Plumbline Plumbline 2013 is gearing up for another adventure in New York City. This 4-day experience starts on Sunday, October 13 and goes until Wednesday, October 16.
This year's theme is Immigration: stories, faith, future. We will look at the history and the stories surrounding people's migration to the U.S., including why this issue has come up at this time. If you know of youth who are interested, click here for an application and more information. Contact Rev. Michael Mann at 847-931-0710, ext. 20 or mmann@umcnic.org. Please return applications no later than August 30.
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Register Now for Natural Church Development Training!
September 13-14, 2013
The Office of Congregational Development and Redevelopment invites you to a unique training opportunity in Natural Church Development. NCD is a process that has been developed over the past 14 years to help all churches increase in health and vitality. Join us at this special event and learn how your church can benefit from the process.
Registration only costs $60, but you must register by September 6. Registration includes materials and lunch, but participants must make their own hotel arrangements. To register or receive more information, visit www.umcnic.org/NCD or call Judy Siaba at (312) 346-9766, ext. 724.
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