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Communicator's Corner
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Ebola Response
Since June 2014, the General Board of Global Ministries' United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and Global Health unit have been working in collaboration on a global scale to coordinate an integrated approach in response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa. Click here to read more and how you can help.
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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 Central'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. Rev. Babler will be honored at the Homecoming Reunion Celebration from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the College's Residence Hall/Recreation Center, 440 S. Brainard St., Naperville. ___________
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Accessibility Awareness Conference - Nov. 8
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 Barrington UMC, 98 Algonquin Rd., Barrington 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 first session will be Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3pm at the Kateri Center in Chicago. (***Note Date & Time Change****) Visit www.umcnic.org/nativeamerianministries for information and future dates as well as many resources for worship, prayer and study. |
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Spiritual Formation Workshop - Nov. 1
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 Drawing Closer to God - Come explore spiritual formation opportunities in the local church, districts and our conference.
Bishop Sally Dyck is giving the Keynote Address.
Location Grace UMC in Naperville.
Day begins at 8:30am with registration.
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Youth Summit in the City - Nov. 14
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 Youth from United Methodist Churches in Chicago and Chicagoland are gathering Friday, November 14 for a "Youth Summit in the City" at St. Mark UMC, 8441 S St Lawrence Ave, Chicago.
The event will feature a performance by the F.C.B.C Youth Drama Company. Activities planned will be designed to reflect the summit's theme of promoting peace and will include youth earning a "peace passport.
The evening kicks off at 5:30pm. Click here for details
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Latina/Latino Ministry Grants
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This grant opportunity is for Latina/Latino ministries in congregations in the Northern Illinois Conference (NIC). It is a one-time grant for 2014 ONLY. Awards will be made in December of 2014.
All applications must be received by 5 pm on November 15 at mmann@umcnic.org or (by mail) 217 Division Street, Elgin, IL 60120.
These grants are intended to support congregations engaging in ministries with Latinas and Latinos.
Awards will be based on those who demonstrate effective use of resources. Details regarding any proposed spending is of paramount importance. Results, collaboration, and opportunity for on-going ministry will also be key factors in this determination. Click here to download a pdf application or visit www.umcnic.org/grants for a .doc file.
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Apportionment Resources Online
Apportionments are one of the most significant ways in which we as United Methodists stay connected to each other and to the shared mission of The United Methodist Church. Through apportionment giving, United Methodists are able to do together what no individual, church, cluster, district, or conference could possibly do on their own. Click here for 5 Great Apportionment Resources for 2015 and to find your church's 2015 Apportionment calculation worksheet.
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!
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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