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Communicator's Corner
Hispanic Heritage Month
Resources to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) are available on the GBOD website. Click here.
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Did you know our Cokesbury Reps are on Facebook?
Like their page!
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Sympathy Notices for Current
Lay members to
Annual Conference
Effective immediately, the death of a current Lay Member to Annual Conference will be included in the UMCNIC eNews on Thursdays, if the family of the deceased wishes to have it included.
After the deceased Lay Member's pastor has obtained approval of the family, the pastor may forward the following information to communications@umcnic.org for inclusion in the eNews:
*Name of deceased Lay Member
*The church of the deceased Lay Member
*The office(s) held by the deceased Lay Member
*Funeral and wake information
*Address for condolences
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on the Imagine NO Malaria logo above to visit our website.
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Global Mission Fellows
Long-term mission
ages 20-30
Applications for the 2015 Global Mission Fellow program are now available online.
Through the Global Mission Fellows program, you can serve internationally (International Track) or in the United States (US-2 Track) for a duration of 2 years.
It's encouraged that the application be completed prior to October 15, so you can interview in November allowing priority placement to begin service in
August of 2015. Click here to get started.
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  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. |
JFON Celebration Dinner
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The 3rd annual dinner celebration of the Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors - "At the Crossroad of Hope and Despair" is this Sunday, September 21 from 5 pm - 8 pm at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin, IL.
A few donated tickets are available for those who would like to attend but financially are unable to purchase a ticket. Please contact: Judy Siaba at 312-346-9766 ext. 724 or jsiaba@umcnic.org.
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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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Creative Ministries Grants Awarded
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On Saturday, Sept. 13 the NIC Program Council celebrated and lifted up 16 ministries which received creative ministries grants to help support their programs which are impacting and transforming lives across the Conference. Click here to read more...
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Spanish Teachers Wanted
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 We have had a number of congregations responding to the invitation of the Northern Illinois Conference to host a Spanish as a Second Language class. The invitation is also extended for those who would be willing to teach the classes that teach us to answer "and who is my neighbor?"
Nearly all our instructors are recruited through personal references. However, this general invitation is for any who would like to be apply to be a part of the program and be willing to interview with our SSL Team.
Our instructors are those who have experience in teaching and have a high level of competency in the Spanish language.
We are asking for any who would like to be teachers of these classes to let us know by e-mailing ssl@umcnic.org AND mmann@umcnic.org. A small stipend is available. For more info visit www.umcnic.org/ssl.
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World Communion Sunday - Oct. 5
Our church is at its best when we reach out to sisters and brothers in need. World Communion Sunday (Oct. 5) calls the church to reach out to all people and model diversity among God's children. United Methodists relate to World Communion Sunday by celebrating communion with other Christians around the world on this special Sunday. Churches are also encouraged to receive an offering to support ethnic undergraduate and graduate students, which often enables first-generation students to attend college. Download the World Communion Sunday Pastor's kit. Order offering envelopes and posters at www.umcgiving.org/ss or call 888-346-3862.
Covenant Bible Study Training - Sept. 27
Covenant Bible Study is an opportunity for its participants to share in the special relationship that is "Covenant," the unique relationship that God chooses with us as God's people. This two and one half hour session, facilitated by Rev. Sherry Scates, will help participants learn how to successfully lead and/or implement this study in their congregations. Join us for this Covenant Bible Study experience near you to learn more. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 9:30am-Noon. Plainfield First United Methodist Church, 15114 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL.
Pre-register by email: sherry.scates@plainfieldumc.com or call 815-436-9651. Click here for more info.
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.
Crop Walk
Thousands of people will step out against hunger across Northern Illinois this fall as they participate in local CROP Hunger Walks. In addition to showing solidarity with those who must walk daily for food, water, shelter, medicine, etc., CROP Hunger Walks raise funds for local food pantries and regional food banks. Funds also support the work of Church World Service, which responds to disasters and implements self-help development programs around the world. To get info, register, or raise funds for your local CROP Hunger Walk please visit www.crophungerwalk.org or call the Illinois regional office of CWS at (630) 200-4572.
Host a Child Sabbath in October
Every congregation in the Northern Illinois Conference is encouraged to participate in the activities of the 2014 National Observance of Children's Sabbath on October 19 or designate another Sunday in October to recognize this event. The annual Children's Sabbath is sponsored by the Children's Defense Fund and provides local congregations and faith communities with the opportunity and resources to advocate for improving the lives of God's most precious ones, our children. This year's observance, "Precious in God's Sight: Answering the Call to Cherish and Protect Every Child" focuses on the need for greater commitment towards early childhood development programs. Click here to learn more.
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