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GCFA new webpage To improve the easy accessibility to our resources, GCFA, effective August 18, now hosts its new redesigned website within the official website of The United Methodist Church: www.umc.org. At the new address, www.umc.org/gcfa, you will find the same resources previously found at www.gfa.org.
Hosted by United Methodist Communications as a shared service, GCFA's new websites will make the agency's resources and materials more easily available to more of the United Methodists who need them.
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The 2014 Ordination Service, Memorial Service, Retirement Service and Diana Butler Bass presentations are now available on DVD in the NIC Media Resource Center.
Contact Susan Gieseler at sgieseler@umcnic.org or 847-931-0710 ext. 17.
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Need information on the
NIC's campaign to raise $1 million dollars for Imagine No Malaria? Click on the Imagine NO Malaria logo
above. Global Health Survey
The General Board of Global Ministries is asking for 5-10 minutes of your time to complete a survey on The United Methodist Church's role in global health, including your opinions on Imagine No Malaria. Your input will help to define the next stage of the Global Health Initiative. Click here for the survey. ___________
Honor Flight Chicago is recruiting WWII Veterans for a day of honor. Join your fellow Chicagoland
WWII veterans for an unforgettable day trip to Washington, D.C. No cost to WWII veterans.
If you're interested or know of a veteran, contact Honor Flight Chicago at 773.227.VETS (8387) or visit
www.honorflightchicago.org
An updated version of the Disability Ministries brochure gives an in-depth look at all the great work performed by this vital group. Examples of this work include grants for churches expanding their ministry with people with disabilities and for congregational accessibility improvements. Use this resource to find the best ways you or your church can support this important ministry.
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 There are many ways to reach out to school children and their families as the new academic year gets underway. Click here to learn more... If your church is participating in a back to school event or collection, let us know! Email communications@umcnic.org
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Missouri Bishop asks for support -
Church leaders foster peace
 Missouri Area Bishop Robert Schnase says United Methodists have worked to heal conflict and foster peace and justice in days following the police shooting death of an unarmed teenager in Ferguson, Missouri. "We ask for your support," Schnase said, urging those who want to help to be in touch with the Rev. Willis Johnson, pastor of Wellspring United Methodist Church. Under Johnson's leadership, the church has been on the forefront of efforts to ease tensions and seek the truth. Click here to read more.... |
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Acts of Repentance - Sept. 20
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In response to the call to the larger Church to be in community with native peoples around the globe, our Northern Illinois Annual Conference will begin a process of change and growth called "Acts of Repentance."
The goals for this process are for individuals and congregations to listen, learn, repent, and act.
On Sept. 20 at Community UMC, 20 N. Center St., Naperville, we'll begin the process by learning where Native Americans have been and continue to be present, including the challenges many Native Americans face each day.
We'll hear from:
- Bishop Sally Dyck, resident Bishop of the NIC
- Rev. Glen Chebon Kernell, Executive Secretary of Native American, Indigenous Ministries, Justice & Relationships
- Panel of presenters from the American Indian Center, Midwest Soarring, and the UMC will conduct a short listening session
- Special keynote by Laura Grizzlypaws
Attendees are invited to register online. The event is from 8:30am-11:30am.
Please note that those attending are especially invited to stay for the Midwest Soarring powwow to be held on the grounds of the Naper Settlement (less than 1 mile from the event). Visit www.midwestsoarring.org. |
Healing Communities Training - Sept. 27
Healing Communities is a framework for ministry to persons returning from or at risk of incarceration, their families, and the larger community. It challenges congregations through mobilization of its existing resources to become "Stations of Hope" for persons affected by the criminal justice system.
Your church is invited to bring a team of 3-5 people from your congregation. Location: Neighborhood UMC in Maywood. 10am - 3:30pm. Cost: $40 per church. Visit www.umcnic.org/healingcommunities to register online or download the flyer.
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High School Youth invited to attend Plumbline
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 October 12-15, 2014 - New York, NY
Plumbline Tour '14 is an invitation to all interested United Methodist High School Youth to learn how to reflect on
social justice issues from a Christian perspective.
We hope you can join us!
If you are interested in registering or know of a youth who would like to attend the trip, please contact Michael Mann at mmann@umcnic.org
or 847- 931- 0710, ext. 20.
Download the brochure.
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Safe Sanctuaries Training - Sept. 6
A Conference-wide training in Safe Sanctuaries policies and prodcedures will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Grace UMC - Naperville from 9:30 am - 12 pm. More information and registration fee download the flyer. On-line training is now available to you at your convenience day or night. A $5 rebate will be given to the first 100 users. You may access that training on the Safe Sanctuaries page of the conference website or by going to www.umcnic.org/safesanctuaries.
UMM Spiritual Congress - Sept.12-14
It is time for us to begin to think about this fall's Spiritual Congress at Williams Bay, Wisconsin. One of the number one questions being asked by virtually every church in every community is - "How do we reach younger men? Join us for a weekend of workshops and worship. Location: 300 Conference Point Rd., Williams Bay, WI. For more information and to register visit: www.nicumm.org.
You are invited to join us for the 3rd annual dinner celebration of the Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors -"At the Crossroad of Hope and Despair". Sunday, September 21. 5 pm - 8 pm. at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin, IL. Music, Good Food, Testimonies, Fellowship. Tickets: $50/Table of 10 for $500. For online registration go to www.jfonnic.org. For more information about the dinner and to be a sponsor contact: Judy Siaba at 312-346-9766 ext. 724 or jsiaba@umcnic.org. ERT Training - Sept. 27
Sign up for the next Early Response Team training September 27 from 9am-5pm at the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange. This training will qualify individuals in our area to join together as an Early Response Teams (ERT). ERT's are trained to provide immediate and quick response after disasters, sharing the love of Christ by taking steps to prevent further damage to property and helping survivors begin to heal. This is a great outreach opportunity! You do not need to be UMC to be an ERT! The cost of the training is $40. To register, or for more information, please contact Chris Meier at 708-387-1172 or cameier1@sbcglobal.net.
UM Foundation Accepting Grant ApplicationsThe United Methodist Foundation is accepting applications for its 2014/15 annual grants cycle. Grants of $500 - $3,000 will help launch and support ministries throughout our conference. Deadline for applications is September 15. To learn more, go to the Foundation's website, www.nicumf.org and click on links for the guidelines and the full application.
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