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Communicator's
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Beware:
of callers or emails from people from abroad asking for money for an "emergency" even if they use the Bishop's name or someone from our Conference. These are most likely scams.
Preparing for disaster begins at home and at your church!
The Connecting Neighbors class will help you develop next steps to:
* Develop a disaster plan that fits with the church's mission * Connect the church to outside resources and to the community's emergency plans * Identify types of disasters likely to impact the church community and the needs that may arise * Assess the church's resources to meet those needs * Identify the church's role in disaster readiness and response.
Next NIC training is scheduled for September 14, 9am-1pm, AT WILMINGTON UMC 401 E Kahler Rd, Wilmington 60481.
Cost: $20 includes manual and snacks. Space is limited. Call the church to register. 815.476.5474
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If you missed the United Methodist Foundation's Stewardship Summit...you can watch the archive of the live-streamed event through August 20 at
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ChildServ Backpack Drive
Childserv is accepting backpack donations through all of August.
Donations can be brought to our central office:
ChildServ 8765 W. Higgins Road, Suite 450 Chicago, IL 60631
If you or your organization are interested in contributing to this event, please contact Sean O'Sullivan, Volunteer Services Coordinator at 773-867-7362 or by email at SOSullivan@ChildServ.org. Click here for more info.
Back to School Block PartyWesley UMC in Chicago is sponsoring a Back-to-School Block Party, Saturday, August 17 from 1 p.m to 3 p.m. There will be free school supplies, free food, lots of activities for the youth and children and a DJ. Everyone is invited!! Location: 201 E. 95th St.
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Youth Vision 2013
YOUTH AND YOUTH LEADERS
Mark your calendars for Youth Vision 2013, Saturday, September 28 10:00 a.m. ~ 1:30 p.m. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
2121 Sheridan Rd. Evanston, 60201
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Putting legs on our prayers at 2013 Bud Billiken Parade  50 people from the Chicago Northwestern and Southern Districts marched in the 84th Annual Bud Billiken Parade on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Bishop Sally Dyck and members of the Urban Strategy team organized the parade participation to show that United Methodists in the city are "putting legs on our prayers".
"We want to let the community know that as United Methodists we are praying for our schools, students, teachers and administrators this coming year," said Bishop Dyck.
The St. Mark UMC youth martial arts team and the youth juggling troupe from Edison Park UMC joined in marching with the group.
Watch the video here.
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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.
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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. |
 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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Spanish as a Second Language Registration
 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. Some of the sites include Rochelle, Grace Logan Square in Chicago, Epworth UMC in Elgin , Bethany Fox Valley in Aurora and Christ UMC in Deerfield. There is no set fee to attend. A voluntary offering will be taken at the class. Click here to register. For a complete list of site locations, dates, times, forms and registration visit www.umcnic.org/ssl. Questions email ssl@umcnic.org.
Teach Spanish this fall
Interested in teaching a Spanish as a Second Language class this fall? Applications are now being accepted. Instructors should have some experience in teaching and capability in Spanish language instruction.
Download the application here
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 UMM Spiritual Congress
Join us at Williams Bay Wisconsin, September 13-15 for our 54th Spiritual Congress. Annually the NICUMM have been sponsoring this event. All are welcome. This includes all clergy and all men of the United Methodist Church for a relaxing weekend in one of the most beautiful spots in America. The guest speaker this year is dynamic speaker, author and teacher, David Murrow. Click here for registration and more information. |
JFON Fundraiser Dinner September 15
Come celebrate the work of Justice for Our Neighbors (Northern Illinois) at our Second Annual Celebration Dinner! The Fundraiser Dinner will be held September 15, 2013, 5:00 pm at the European Chalet (5445 S.Harlem Ave., Chicago, IL 60638). Tickets require a $50 donation. Register online today! |
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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UMVIM Team Leader Training
Tues., September 3, 2013
10:15am-2:15pm
Winnebago County Fairgrounds at Pecatonica, Illinois in conjunction with the NOMADS 25th anniversary reunion, Rockford, IL.
Bring your own sack lunch. Contact Michael Mann mmann@umcnic.org or Lorna Jost, umvim-ncj@brookings.net to register. Cost: $25 - for manual and materials. You must have had a background check within the past 3 years for team leader certification. Contact ngardner@umcnic.org if you do not have a current background check. Remember, all team leaders must be re-certified every five years! Click here for the registration form.
Bishop Sally Dyck will be the worship leader at the NOMADS anniversary event on Sunday, Sept.1 at 10am.
Click here for details.
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Dir. of Communications at communications@umcnic.org.
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The deadline for the September Reporter is August 15, 2013.
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