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UMC.orgCheck out The United Methodist Church's newlyredesigned website which launched Feb. 12.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
2014 Scholarships for undergraduates are available through the Northern Illinois Conference.
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Outdoor Retreat Ministries News
Register for Spring Confirmation Retreats at Reynoldswood and Wesley Woods this April!
Not too early to start thinking of Summer Camp either!
Click herefor info and registration.
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General & Jurisdictional Lay Delegate Election
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 We will be electing delegates for the 2016 General and Jurisdictional Conferences at the Annual Conference Session in June 2014.
This will be the first time delegates will be elected two years before the conferences, rather than one year before. Lay members interested in being a delegate must be members of a local church for two years, and active for four years to be eligible for election. Those wishing to stand for election must complete a form which will soon be available at www.umcnic.org/AC2014. Click here to read more from NIC Lay Leader, Arnold Rivera.  For updates and information on the 175th Annual Conference - June 8-10 visit www.umcnic.org/AC2014. The site will continually be updated as information becomes available.
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Upcoming Youth Events
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 Sunday, February 23 is a big day in Northern Illinois for youth and Imagine No Malaria.
Consider attending TWO events to support our efforts to eradicate malaria.
1) Imagine No Malaria Game Day
Kingswood UMC (401 W. Dundee Rd., Buffalo Grove) 12-3 pm
"Imagine No Malaria" - "Nothing But Nets" - whatever you call it, it involves saving lives! Let's get together to learn about these campaigns and how we can all help save lives.
This event is a joint event between many congregations and is a great way to meet other youth in the Northern and Northwest Suburbs, but all are welcome!
Cost is $5 for lunch, and $10 recommended donation to INM
2) Chicago Northwest Dodgeball for INM
Glenview UMC (7272 Harlem Ave., Glenview) 3-6p
Join the Chicago Northwest District youth for dodge, crafts, challenge games and a chance to save lives.
Contact hmreyes2002@yahoo.com for more information and to sign up (youth as asked to raise funds and to bring the donation to the event on Feb 23rd).
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SBC21 Training Event - Registration Open
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Trustee Training
Church Trustees are invited to
"Realistic Building Practices" Training
February 22 - 8:30am-3:00pm
Barrington UMC
98 Algonquin Rd., Barrington
"Realistic Building Practices" is not only for all District Committees on Church Location and Building and District Strategy Teams - all Church Trustees are welcome to attend! We all have hard decisions to make about building deterioration, congregation "fit," risk management, and "green" strategies. Realistic Building Practices will empower you to address these challenges and more. To register, contact your District's Administrative Assistant as soon as possible!
February 22 - 8:30am A workshop entitled "Teaching Strategies Across Generations" will be held at South Shore UMC on February 22. Refreshments at 8:30 and workshop 9a- 12 noon. An outside consultant from Urban Ministries will be the presenter.
There is no charge for participation, but donations will be accepted to cover refreshments and supplies. Please call South Shore church office to register. 773-752-6233.
Spanish as a Second Language - Registration Open  Register today for the Spring session of Spanish as a Second Language. Scheduled in 21 sites and every district, this program introduces participants to 100 words of introductory Spanish common to a worship setting. Together, let's answer Quíen es mi vecino? (Who is my neighbor?) On-line registration click here. For questions, e-mail ssl@umcnic.org.
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Lallene J. Rector
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Inaugural Celebration for new Garrett President - Feb 28 & Mar 1
The inaugural celebration of Lallene J. Rector as president of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary will take place February 28 and March 1, with the inaugural ceremony set for Saturday, March 1. A variety of events, including a panel discussion, concert and a worship service, will be held during the two day period. Click here for info and to RSVP.
Inaugural Celebration Choir - Calling for Singers
This is an invitation for your choir to participate with the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Celebration Choir during the Inauguration Ceremony of our newly elected president, Dr. Lallene Rector. The celebration will be held at First United Methodist Church in Evanston on March 1 at 2:00 pm. The choir will sing one selection entitled "Order My Steps". Rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, February 25 at First UMC from 6:45 to 7:30 pm. Call time on March 1 is 12:30 pm. (Attire: Black) You may register your participation at: cynthia.wilson@garrett.edu.
Save the Date: Annual Stewardship Conference
 Saturday, August 23 8:30 am- 3 pm
Barrington United Methodist Church Presenters: Kristine Miller and Scott McKenzie, Horizons Stewardship The workshop will be based on the recent book, Bounty, co-authored by Kristine and Scott. More details will be available shortly. For now, hold the date and plan for your church leadership to attend. |
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Moving Beyond the Box: Reaching Out and Raising UP
