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Communicator's Corner
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March Women's
History Month
For Women's History Month
2015, GCSRW is pleased to offer a series of sermon preparation
notes and resources. They are written by the Rev. Hyemin Na, a mother, Ph.D. student in Homiletics at Emory University and ordained elder in the NIC.
The resources follow the lectionary texts for March and all arise from the wider theme of hearing God's word from the experiences of women's stories and proclaiming the call to live out the gospel. Download available by clicking here.
Laity Convocation Resources
For PowerPoint presentations from the Feb. 14 workshops and slides from the Bishop's keynote address visit
www.umcnic.org/laity.
Upcoming Missioary Intinteration ScheduleOpportunities exist this spring and early summer to visit with missionaries supported by the Northern Illinois Conference. On itineration we will have, Jeremias Franca, Genilma Bohler and Karen Johnson Ujereh. If you would like to have a missionary visit your church please contact the Conference Secretary of Global Ministries, Rev. Shirley Pulgar-Hughes shirleymph@outlook.com. Click here to learn more. Schedule:April 20-23, Jeremias Franca April 27- May 4, Genilma Bohler May 11-24, Karen Johnson Ujereh
Y15<<Go On Youth 2015, the national gathering for United Methodist Youth and Youth Leaders, is planned for June 24-28 in Orlando, FL
for ages 12-18. It only happens once every 4 years!
Click here fore more information.
Outdoor and Retreat Ministries News
Registration Open for Summer Camp 2015!
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One Hour of Great Sharing - Sunday, March 15
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This year, The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) marks its 75th anniversary. Throughout these many decades, UMCOR has remained alongside devastated communities long after their plight has slipped from the headlines. Volunteers provide the help that people need the most, whether cleaning kits, emergency food distributions,strategic support, or spiritual and emotional care. Your Special One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will help support UMCOR's mission and continued ministry. Click here for UMCOR's 40 days of Lent Devotional Book. Click here for One Great Hour of Sharing resources and pastor's toolkit. |
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Annual Conference Bible study leader announced
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Rev. Dr. James Alexander Forbes, Jr
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The Rev. Dr. James Alexander Forbes, Jr., will be our guest presenter at the 2015 Annual Conference leading the Monday Bible study.
Dr. Forbes is the Harry Emerson Fosdick Distinguished Professor at Union Theological Seminary, Senior Minister Emeritus of The Riverside Church, President of the Healing of the Nations Foundation, and Chairman of the Drum Major Institute (all of these institutions of New York City).
In national and international religious circles, Dr. Forbes is known as the preacher's preacher because of his extensive preaching career and his charismatic style. In its March 4, 1996 issue Newsweek magazine recognized Forbes as one of the 12 "most effective preachers" in the English-speaking world. This pastor, educator, administrator, community activist and interfaith leader was twice designated as one of America's greatest Black preachers by
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Acts of Repentance Listening Session - Mar. 28
Come to the 4th in a series of listening sessions at Starved Rock Lodge in the LaSalle Room on Saturday, March 28 at 10am.
In response to the call to the larger Church to be in community with native peoples around the globe, our Northern Illinois Annual Conference is engaging in a process of change and growth called "Acts of Repentance," to listen, learn, repent, and act. This listening session will continue the discussion from our previous three conversations. It will include voices from central and southern Illinois that may have not yet been heard. Click here for the flyer. Riverside UMC is hosting a traditional Native American Talking Circle Ceremony - Mar. 7 at 5pm. Click here for more information.
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Read Bishop Dyck's Message for Lent.
Lenten Idea - Lent in a Bag! Read more how Glenview United Methodist Church is helping families practice Lent at home.
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UMM's Annual Meeting will be held at Crystal Lake UMC. Gathering begins at 8:00am followed by breakfast, the business Meeting, and then a communion service. Click here for details. Aurora District Leadership Training Event - Mar. 7
Join Bishop Sally Dyck at Wheatland Salem UMC in Naperville from 8:30am-noon at this Aurora District training event titled, "One Person Can Make a Difference". Other speakers include: Louis Dooly, Author of From Life in Prison to Life in Mission, andPete Leonard, founder of Second Chance Coffee Company, out of his love for coffee and the reality that ex-felons coming out of prison are not equipped to support themselves or their families. Click here for the flyer.
Selma Movie Screening - Mar. 12
On March 12 at 7pm, three days after the 50th anniversary of the historic "Bloody Sunday," in which men and women attempted to march from Selma to Mont-gomery on behalf of Voting Rights, the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago invites you to view the movie SELMA and get to know some first-hand witnesses of the event. Where? Pickwick Theater, 5 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL. Cost? $20.00 includes parking, movie ticket, popcorn and a soft drink. Discounts? Groups of 10 or more people: $15.00/person. Where do I order tickets? Please visit www.crlmc.org for details.
Denman Award Nominations
The Evangelism committee is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 Harry Denman Evangelism Award for Clergy, Lay, and Youth. The Harry Denman Evangelism Award recognizes a person whose life and ministry exemplifies the teaching of Christ and the Great Commission. Award winners will be announced at the School of Evangelism, April 18, 2015. To learn more about the award, contact Rev. Robert Sathuri at robert@morrisumc.com. Nominations must be received no later than March 20. Click here for the forms.
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