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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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Annual Conference Registration Opens Apr. 17
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 Early Registration between April 17 - May 15 will be $75. Regular Registration between May 16 - May 29 will be $90. On-Site/Late Registration fees will apply to any registrations postmarked after May 29. The cost for on-site registration will be $125.
- ALL Historical Reports and Proposed Legislation MUST be submitted to Daniel Diss at ACdocuments@umcnic.org on or before April 1, 2015. There will be no exceptions. Late documents will be rejected.
- Bible Study Leader: The Rev. Dr. James Alexander Forbes, Jr. Read his bio.
- Display Tables: Cost is $25 per table and $45 for a table with electricity. Tables will be on display for one-day only - Monday, June 15 and the area for displays will not be in the MegaCenter but the St. Charles Ballroom. Applications and payment are due no later than May 22.
- Mission Kits: You've heard about the Ice Bucket Challenge, but we have something better: the Cleaning Bucket Challenge. This year, each church is challenged to assemble at least one Cleaning Bucket and to BRING IT to Annual Conference. Visit www.umcnic.org/AC2015 and click on Mission for details.
- Bishop's Appeal: This year's special offering will go toward Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors (NIJFON) as they expand their capacity at three clinic sites, including offering special JFON legal help to those eligible for new immigration opportunities through Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA).
Click here to read Bishop Sally Dyck's Letter of Invitation. For the latest information visit www.umcnic.org/AC2015.
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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. Click here to hear why Bishop Sally Dyck supports UMCOR! 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. |
Acts of Repentance next listening session
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.
Native American Ministries Sunday - April 19
The offering received on Native American Ministries Sunday goes toward many partnerships and programs in the Native American community. Funds also go toward college scholarships for Native American students, support of tribal language classes, powwows, and other community programs such as Family Camp for Native families. "This year's Native American Special Sunday offering is all the more important as we continue our work in the future. 50% remains here in our annual conference and that amount will help us continue to take steps in the Acts of Repentance and reconciliation," said Bishop Sally Dyck. Go to www.umcgiving.org/nams for a pastor's toolkit and other resources.
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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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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.
Justice and Healing: An Ecumenical Repsonse
Barrington UMC to host an Ecumenical Dialogue on Justice and Healing March 28 9am-12pm. The keynote speaker will be Jim Winkler, President, National Council of Churches. Bishop Sally Dyck will participate, as well as diverse clergy and laity from Northern Illinois. Clergy and laity from all denominations are invited to be part of the dialogue. No registration required. Download the Brochure.
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