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One Great Hour - March 30
Lenten Devotional
United Methodist Committee on Relief, the denomination's humanitarian relief and development agency, offers 40 days of Lenten devotionals that also highlight the March 30 One Great Hour of Sharing offering, which supports UMCOR. Click here to download the eBook pdf.Women's History Month
"Women of Character, Courage and Commitment" is the 2014 theme for the United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of Women as it celebrates women's history month. The commission is highlighting a different woman each day on its website, offering worship elements and sharing voices of today's United Methodists on the agency blog. Click here for worship resources.
Change the World event (May 17-18) reaches five-year milestone
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UM FOUNDATION
Job Opening:President Rev. Harry Nicol announces his retirement.
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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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Senior Services
The Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services has several upcoming events and seminars in March, April and May. Click here for more information.
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Immigration Rally calling for end to deportations - Today at 2pm
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If you want to participate in the rally and join Bishop Dyck, who is prepared to be arrested, meet at First UMC at the Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington St., at 1:15pm today, March 27.
The group will gather in the sanctuary and walk over to the Federal Plaza at Dearborn and Jackson for the rally which starts at 2pm. Following several speeches, the protestors will then move to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office at 101 Congress Blvd. for a sit-in. All are welcome.
The rally is sponsored by The Coalition of Faith, Family and the Next Generation. For more information visit www.familialatinaunida.com. Download the flyer.
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175th Annual Conference News & Updates
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 Lay Delegate Elections 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 the form, click here and mail it to: NIC Program Office Attn: Mr. Arnold Rivera 217 Division St. Elgin, IL 60120 Click here to read the informational letter from NIC Lay Leader, Arnold Rivera.
Important Dates:
- Legislative & Historical Reports due next Tuesday, April 1 to Rev. Daniel Diss by email at pastordaniel@comcast.net.
- Registration opens April 14.
- Hotel Reservations at Pheasant Run can be made through May 7.
- Display Table applications due May 16.
- Opening Worship June 8 - 3pm.
- Ordination June 10 - 7pm.
For other 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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Youth Mission Bus Tour
Register today!
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 The Mission Youth Bus Tour gives youth an introduction to mission sites in the Chicago area that are working in the areas of: restorative justice, food security, community safety and education. Experience examples of how a church can be in ministry WITH the community around it. We'll visit congregations on Chicago's north and south side, including Humboldt Park UMC, Grace: Calvary, Adalberto UMC, and others.
Date: Saturday, April 26
Time: 8:30 am -6:30 pm (light breakfast, lunch, and pizza dinner included)
Registration begins at 10a.m. on Thursday, March 6.
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Benefit for Imagine No Malaria
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Music to fight Malaria- World Malaria Day Concert
On World Malaria day, April 25, is the day to turn in pledges. Our goal is to reach $1 million dollars. As a celebration please join us for concert on April 27 from 3-4:30 pm at Barrington UMC to sing, dance and listen to music to mark our success and praise God for working through us. A variety of musical styles will be present to help us rejoice the amazing fundraising efforts around the conference.
Tickets to the show are $10 (in advance or at the door) and we will announce the total money raised by the conference to date at the event.
Find more information at www.umcnic.org/imaginenomalaria as the date approaches.
Walking to Save Lives
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Rev. Kwang Sung Lim
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The Rev. Kwang Sung Lim, North Prairie UMC - Winthrop Harbor, is putting legs to his prayers by walking the 26 miles around Lake Geneva to raise money for Imagine No Malaria.
Rev. Lim has done this marathon walk for the last 5 years for Lent and Advent reflection. He says that for him it is an easy walk, and can be accomplished in about 8-10 hours. The congregation has rallied around this cause and some are considering walking with him this year. Individuals are being asked to pledge $1 a mile toward Imagine No Malaria.
$26 could provide the cost of food and treatment of anemia in a pregnant woman with malaria, or pay for 13 rapid test kits, or cover the medicine for 5 people with malaria. These donations will go a long way in the fight to saves lives.
The walk will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. To donate or pledge to Rev. Lim's walk please contact Sue Melvin - North Prairie UMC at npwhumc@att.net.
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Creative Ministries Grant Applications
The NIC Program Council is now accepting applications for the 2014 Creative Ministries Grants. They are due May 1. Click here for the applications forms.
Registration Now Open for Turnaround Church Bootcamp!
The Turnaround Church Bootcamp with Jim Griffith will be held April 5-6, 2014 and registration is now open visit www.umcnic.org/turnaround.
Youth Lenten Retreat and Planning Session
Saturday, April 5 from 10am - 1pm. at the Northern Illinois Program Office 217 Division St., Elgin
Join us as we work on the Youth Session for Annual Conference (Sunday, June 8) and experience Lenten Worship together. We are very fortunate to have a Q-YES workshop as a part of this time together. It is a very special presentation that will help us to be more understanding and accepting as all are invited to our Lord's Table. Click here for more info. Please respond by April 1 to Rev. Dr. Barbara Javore, Conference Youth Coordinator at bjavore@yahoo.com or 847.835.1227 church office.
Making a Joyful Noise for Health Care In less than a month, we will see the end of the Open Enrollment period for the new health care law (March 31st, 2014). Can we assist you in getting the message out in your community? Download this bulletin insert from the Faith Caucus of the Campaign for Better Health Care, providing some info, important dates, and where to go with questions. Additional resources are available for download (prayer, litany, adult educational curriculum) for "Making a Joyful Noise" about healthcare at www.cbhconline.org/faith. Please contact Jessica Palys with questions, or if you would like to host enrollment in your area! 312-913-9449 or jpalys@cbhconline.org. Spanish as a Second Language Summer
All ages are invited to participate in a one-day intergenerational experience
we are calling Spanish Camp. It brings together those who have little or no prior experience of the Spanish language, anyone who's already taken the SSL course and Spanish speaking congregations as they together celebrate and learn. The day will be held on June 28 at Barrington First United
Methodist Church (98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL) from 8:30 am-4 pm. visit www.umcnic.org/ssl for more information.
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- Creative Worship Workshop (Mar. 29, 9:30am) -First UMC Arlington Heights and Urban Village Church invite you to a seminar designed to make worship more creative.
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Church Planters' Bootcamp (Apr. 2-4) For all pastors and laypersons interested in starting new ministries and faith communities. Registration open thru Mar. 14 .
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Turnaround Church Bootcamp (Apr. 5-6) For all pastors and laypersons interested in strengthening their congregations and reaching out to new people.
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