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Prayers
Bishop Sally Dyck and delegates from around the world as they gather in Busan, Republic of South Korea for the World Council of Church 10th Assembly through the first week of November. Click here for more information on WCC and Assembly news.
2013 Charge Conference Forms
Forms needed for your 2013 Church or Charge Conference are now available to download from the conference website. Click here.
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Communicator's Corner
Website Issues?
After providing free web hosting to churches for more than 12 years, the General Board of Global Ministries, ended this service on Sept. 30, 2013.
GBGM said it could no longer support the current website needs of many churches. They've partnered with United Methodist Communications (UMCOM) to offer a new website-management solution.
On July 1, UMCOM officially launched it's web-hosting services which is built on WordPress and include various affordable plans.
Visit www.umcchurches.org to find out more or 888-346-3862.
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Sower's Field Notes Wins 1st place Award
The Northern Illinois Conference Communications department and the Harvest 2020 campaign received recognition for its work on the Sower's Field Notes newsletter at
the United Methodist Association of Communicators annual awards banquet on Oct. 26 in Chicago at the Palmer House.
The Harvest 2020 March 2013 newsletter won first place in the print
category. The judges said the issue was a "nice, clean design" and they appreciated
++++++++++++++++++++ New Resources from the NIC Media Resource Center including Advent Materials. Click here.
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Reynoldswood Needs Volunteers
Reynoldswood Christian Camp needs help to complete fall projects before the first snowflake falls.
If your mission group, youth group, or men's/women's groups needs a work project, we have several available, from installing our eastern border fence, cleaning up wood, painting bedrooms in Manor House, etc. Please prayerfully consider helping us out, as a group or interested individuals.
2014 Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago (CRLMC)
InterFaith Calendar iis available to order. Click here.Fall Back - Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday at 2am
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Urban Strategy Community
Safety Summit
 Saturday, Nov. 16
9am- 12:30pm Michelle Clark Academic Preparatory High School
5101 W. Harrison St., Chicago
"...seeking the welfare of the city..."
Organizing, Networking & Mobilizing ALL United Methodists to impact Chicago in the areas of: * Community Safety * Restorative Justice * Education & Literacy * Food Insecurity*
Attendees are invited to bring a blank T-Shirt and participate in a Clothesline Project for Community Safety. Click here to register.Calling all CSD Youth and Youth Ministries leaders! Bishop Sally Dyck is encouraging our Youth to lead the way at this Chicago Urban Strategy Community Safety Event on Nov. 16. We need Youth to *Usher, *Assist with Clothesline Project Set Up and *Speak Out in the Breakout Session. Come at 7:30am to get organized and help set up. Angel Grant is coordinating the youth support effort. Please contact her at 872-800-4336, or angelgrant7@gmail.com to let her know you & your friends will be there to help!
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 NCC seeking new chaplain
Following the announcement of the retirement of Rev. Dr. Lynn Pries, North Central College is accepting applications for the full-time, exempt position of Chaplain. For a complete description and to apply for the position, please visit the NCC employment website and follow the Staff Openings link. The application deadline is today - Oct. 31. Click here for more information.  We extend our appreciation to Rev. Lynn Pries for his 23 years of faithful service as Chaplain at NCC.
"Rev. Lynn Pries has endeared himself to countless students and helped develop passionate young leaders for the wider church. We are so grateful for Lynn's dedication and commitment to both the College and our Conference as he provided a crucial bridge between the two. We will greatly miss his gifts as he moves into retirement," Rev. Jonathan Crail Chair, NIC Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry. |
Application Opportunities for Hispanic/Latino Conference Academy
Do you know someone who is passionate about ministering in the Hispanic/Latino community?
The Office of Congregational Development and Redevelopment has extended the deadline for applying to the new class of the Conference Academy (Hispanic/Latino) for Faith Community Development! This is your final opportunity to join a select group of pastors and lay persons who will train together for starting new churches and ministries in a Hispanic/Latino setting that are reaching religious "nones."
Visit www.umcnic.org/Academy and apply to the Conference Academy today! For more information about the Conference Academy, contact Judy Siaba at 312-346-9766 ext. 724 or jsiaba@umcnic.org.
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Holiday Shopping for Imagine No Malaria
 Accomplish your Holiday shopping and donate to INM with a Ten Thousand Villages Shopping Day Friday November 15, 6:00-8:00pm.
The Ten Thousand villages in Evanston has agreed to host a Imagine No Malaria shopping night. 10%-20% of all goods sold will be donated to Northern Illinois' Imagine No Malaria initiative.
Come and buy wonderful fair trade gifts and help save the lives. Location: 719 Main St Evanston, IL 60202
Promote this event in your church with this bulletin insert. (one side black and white or two sided in color)
Hosting shopping events, or eating out nights at restaurants (like Culvers and Potbelly's) are great ways to creatively reach your church goal, and invite the community to join you in fundraising efforts.
To learn more about creative fundraising ideas, advocacy efforts and how to engage your community, please attend one of our Imagine No Malaria conference trainings offered Sundays this fall from Oct 20-Nov 17. Find more information and register at www.umcnic.org/imaginenomalaria.
Rachel Birkhahn-Rommelfanger
Field Coordinator, Imagine No Malaria
Northern Illinois Conference
c:847-431-4880
e: rbrommelfanger@umcnic.org
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 PAUMCS Fall Retreat
Nov. 8 & 9
We Are Neighbors The NIC Chapter of PAUMCS is packing more into their Fall Workshop this year by offering an overnight Fall Retreat for all church secretaries and support staff on Nov. 8 & 9 at the Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford. The extended schedule will allow a full development of session topics, ranging from worship & ministry (Being a Neighbor, Taize, communion) to professional development & practical tools (From Paper to the Cloud; Office Egronomics; Forms, Forms... and more Forms!) to personal growth (Head, Heart & Soul; making friends with colleagues, new & old!) You will come away resourced from this learning, sharing, and networking experience with renewed energy, fresh perspectives and a readiness for this unique ministry we share in the church office! The cost is $125, which covers all meals & lodging for the two days as well as session presenters & resources. |
Affordable Health Care
The Campaign for Better Health Care (CBHC) has 5 state-trained ACA Navigators available to visit your congregation or community for educational presentations and one-to-one counseling sessions.
In a 30-60 minute presentation, our Navigators can cover eligibility, benefits, costs, and the process for signing up, with a Question & Answer session. Following that, Navigators can assist attendees in starting the enrollment process with individuals and small business owners (including church administrators) for the rest of the event, or return at a later date for additional assistance.
The health care sign-up period extends from October 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014. Contact Jessica Palys at 312-913-9449 or JPalys@cbhconline.org with questions or to schedule a visit.
The Rockford District is hosting several of these informational meetings regarding the Affordable Care Act, throughout the Rockford area and also in Forreston, Freeport, Durand, Stockton and Mount Carroll. Click here for dates and times.
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NIC-UMW Looks to the Future
The Northern Illinois Conference United Methodist Women held its 40th Annual Celebration/Meeting on October 26, 2013 at Lansing United Methodist Church. The theme, "Look Back While Moving Forward" was resonated during the entire day of events. Click here to read more... | |
Past UMW Presidents (Left to right): Anne Genther, Nancy Duel, Alyce Teemer and Rita L. Smith
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Missionary Visit
Missionary David Makobo N'shikala from the Democratic Republic of Congo will be itinerating in our Conference on October 27-November 9. Mr. Makobo is a missionary of the General Board of Global Ministries who will be serving in Senegal. Mr. Makobo is currently the Dean of the Agricultural School at Katanga Methodist University.
His responsibilities will include; working with farmers to grow food in poor soil with the use of modern technology for food production, working with church leadership through the implementation and use of modern agriculture tools and methods as well as working with VIM teams.
Please contact Conference Secretary of Global Ministries, Rev. Shirley Pulgar-Hughes at 815-474-5540 or email: shirleymph@outlook.com to schedule a time with your mission committee, speak to a church group or host him for a meal.
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