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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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Sympathy Notice
John E. Juergensmeyer, a Lay Member of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference and a Certified Lay Servant, died on September 28, 2014 in a small plane crash.
He was 80 years old. John was a member and former Lay Leader at Wesley UMC in Elgin. Read Courier-News Article. A Memorial Service will be held 2pm on Saturday, October 11 at Wesley UMC, 1070 S. St., Elgin, IL. Laird Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Click here for more information.
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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. ___________ North Central honors the Rev. Thomas Babler | |
Rev. Thomas Babler
photo courtesy: NCC
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North Cenral's Wall of Witness recognizes alumni of the College and/or Evangelical Theological Seminary (ETS) for their lives of witness to their faith and service to humanity. Names of honorees are displayed in Kiekhofer Hall, which houses the College's Koten Chapel and is the former home of the seminary. ___________
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Accessibility Awareness Conference - Nov. 8
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 Barrington UMC, 98 Algonquin Rd., Barrington, IL 8:30am- 3:30pm Let us gather together to learn new ways to provide access to God's house for all regardless of physical and/or mental challenges. Breakout Sessions, Vendor Displays and more. Please share this information with the laity in your church especially your Lay Leader and Trustee chairperson. Keynote speaker: Lynn Swedberg, consultant for UM Committee on Disability Ministries. Cost $25 includes box lunch. More information. Click here to register.
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Acts of Repentance - Listening Sessions
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  Congregations can continue the process of repentance by hosting a study or attending a listening session. The next upcoming session will be Oct. 25 at 10am at the Kateri Center in Chicago. Visit www.umcnic.org/nativeamerianministries for information and future dates as well as many resources for worship, prayer and study. |
Spanish classes starting
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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 this fall.
If you are interested in finding a class near you, email ssl@umcnic.org. |
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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.
Institute for Congregational Development Special Guest
Save the Date! November 14-15, 2014
Rev. Olu Brown of Impact Church in Atlanta, Georgia, is joining us! Two-days of teaching, training, and collaborating of the best practices for revitalizing and turning toward mission. Alll are welcome. More information coming soon!
Healing Services
The public is invited to two Healing Services at Zion United Methodist Church, 157 W. Jefferson Avenue in Hampshire. Charles E. Cilley, Sr. will lead the healing ministry on Friday, October 3rd at 7 pm, and on Saturday, October 4 at 5 pm. Cilley is the author of the book Who Needs A Comforter, an Associate Evangelist with the National Association of United Methodist Evangelists, a Northern Illinois representative of Aldersgate Renewal Ministries, and the Executive Director of "P & C Ministries, Inc." located in Carol Stream, IL. For more information please call Pastor Diana K. Otterbacher at 847-683-2430. www.zionunitedmethodistchurchofhampshire.com.
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. The NIC Media Resource center has some older edition books on Child Sabbath. Visit www.umcnic.org/MediaCat.
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