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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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Communicator's
Corner:
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.
Calling all Communicators
The annual meeting of the United Methodist Association of Communicators is in Chicago this year from Oct. 25-27 at the Palmer House. This is a great opportunity for anyone who works on church communications! There are many great speakers and workshops. Bishop Sally Dyck will be leading worship and a roundtable on Fri. Oct. 25. Click here for information and to register.
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Interpreter Enrollment
Churches are eligible to receive five complimentary print subscriptions and unlimited digital subscriptions. If church leaders and pastors take advantage of this opportunity soon, the pastor will receive a free subscription for the 2014 Interpreter.
New this year, each subscriber to
Interpreter digital through the church enrollment process will also receive a free digital subscription to New World Outlook. Covering the mission ministries of The United Methodist Church, this magazine shares stories about church planting and growth, the church's role in the aftermath of disasters, the service of missionaries around the world, and more.
I encourage you to take advantage of this "double-offer" and the opportunity to connect with others in the denomination.
To enroll please click here.
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New Dean
GETS announces the appointment of Dr. Luis R. Rivera as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Academic Dean. Read more...
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Disaster Class
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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Cornerstone UMC in Elgin has been given a brand new Pride Jazzy Select Traveler Scooter and is looking for anyone who may need it. If you are interested contact Marie R. Johnson at 847-464-HOPE (4673).
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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.
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50th anniversary of March on Washington
On Aug. 24, citizens from across the United States will converge on the nation's capital to commemorate and celebrate the historic March on Washington. The 50th Anniversary March on Washington National Action to Realize the Dream March & Rally "Jobs, Justice & Freedom" will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. culminating at the Lincoln Memorial. March on Washington provides information and updates on the numerous commemorative marches being planned throughout the country. In addition, the site provides an opportunity to leave remembrances and pictures of the historic march. Share your stories and photos with GCORR and join the conversation on twitter. |
 Nothing But Nets VS Imagine No Malaria
In 2006 the UMC joined the United Nations Foundation in the Nothing Buts Net campaign. The Northern Illinois Conference passionately joined the campaign and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to distribute long lasting insecticide treated bed nets all over the continent of Africa. Thank you for your hard work!
In 2008 the UMC realized we need to grow beyond just supplying suffering families with bed net and began a more comprehensive program to fight malaria. That program is Imagine No Malaria (INM) - think of it is Nothing But Nets Plus.
As a conference that enthusiastically supported Nothing But Nets, I know we can reach of a goal of at least $1MM in pledges and donations by next World Malaria Day (April 25, 2014) for Imagine No Malaria. Click here to read more.
Will you consider the shift today from Nothing But Nets to Imagine No Malaria?
Donate today online (please indicate that you are member of Northern Illinois Conference) or text "malaria NI" to 27722 to make a $10 donation (donation will be charged to your phone bill).
For more information contact: Rachel Birkhahn-Rommelfanger, Field Coordinator, Imagine No Malaria
Northern Illinois Conference - c:847-431-4880
e: rbrommelfanger@umcnic.org
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Safe Sanctuaries Training This Saturday!
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 - Application deadline extended
Deadline for Plumbline EXTENDED until September 5. Slots are filling up quickly, but some have requested more time to talk with their school officials. If you or a youth in your church is interested in going, please contact Rev. Michael Mann before that date, mmann@umcnic.org or 847-931-0710, ext. 20. Plumbline 2013 is a 4-day trip to New York City for high school youth in the NIC conference from Sunday, October 13 to 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.
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Spanish as a Second Language Spanish Teachers Wanted
Are you proficient in Spanish and have experience teaching? Then apply to become a Spanish as a Second Language teacher. Our teachers are given a curriculum to use and an orientation that can train them on teaching in the classroom. Come and share your gifts, inviting others to know their neighbors. A stipend is available to our teachers.
Want to learn Spanish? Classes are filling up for the fall session. Sites include:Aurora: Bethany of Fox Valley Naperville: Wesley Chicago: Broadway Rochelle Chicago: Grace Church of Logan Square Schaumburg: Our Savior's Deerfield: Christ Sterling: Wesley Elgin: Epworth West Chicago Genoa: Faith Wooddale 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.
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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.
Upcoming Healthy Discipleship
Systems Weekend
October 4-5, 2013
The Office of Congregational Development and Redevelopment invites ALL pastors, church staff, lay persons, and other interested parties to this two-day training. Pastor Junius Dotson (Saint Mark UMC, Wichita, KS) will lead seminars in developing healthy discipleship systems for vital Christians in vital churches.
The Healthy Discipleship Systems Weekend is October 4-5 at Crowne Plaza Hotel (2875 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL), Registration costs $70, but you can save $10 by registering before September 13. To register or receive more information, visit www.umcnic.org/discipleship or call Judy Siaba at (312) 346-9766, ext. 724.
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UMVIM Team Leader Training
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.
All submissions for eNews must be received in writing no later than 4pm on Tuesday each week.
The deadline for the October Reporter is September 15, 2013.
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