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Communicator's Corner
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Cokesbury News
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Upcoming Missionary Intinteration Schedule
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:
May 11-24, Karen Johnson Ujereh
May 26-31, Genilma Bohler
July 21-26 Devorah Umipig-Julian and Ronald Julian
July 17-29 Clara Mridula Biswas
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Annual Conference Webinar - June 1st
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Mark your calendar for a Webinar on Monday, June 1, 2015 at noon and 7pm to talk about the Standing Rules and Legislative process. Please be sure to join us for one of the two sessions which should last no more than an hour.
- You can also dial in using your phone: (408) 650-3131 Access Code: 306-690-661
Legislative/Historical Documents as well as the Consent Calendar are now online. Visit www.umcnic.org/AC2015 and click on the "Legislative/Historical" Docs tab.
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Still time to Register for Annual Conference
Cost through - May 29 - $90 On-Site/Late Registration fees will apply to any registrations postmarked later than May 29. The cost for on-site registration is $125. Click here to Register.
For other Annual Conference information and deadlines visit www.umcnic.org/AC2015.
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United Voices for Children urges Gov. Rauner to reconsider budget cuts
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 Governor Rauner's FY2016 budget proposes critical cuts to programs which serve vulnerable children and families who continue to need safety net services.
The Methodist-affiliated child serving agencies, ChildServ, MYSI and Rosecrance are recipients of funding from the State of Illinois and other entities, as well as your United Voices for Children 5th Sunday Appeal donations.
Cuts in State funds to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance program (CHIP), the Department of Children Family Services (DCSF), The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) etc. will force these agencies to modify or eliminate some of their existing programs and services.
As our Legislators struggle over deficit reduction and the budget, we must ensure the needs of children will not be sacrificed. Let us speak on behalf of the voiceless, vote-less children of Illinois and Act Now!
Contact the Governor at:
Governor Bruce Rauner Office of the Governor
207 State House
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0244
(217) 524-4049 Fax
Or contact your State Senator and Representative:
Toll free at 1-844-311-2887
If you don't know who your state lawmaker is, use the website below:
http://lwv.org/go/legislators
Click here to read Bishop Sally Dyck's Letter to Gov. Rauner.
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Celebrate Asian and Pacific Island Heritage Month
The General Board of Global Ministries offers suggestions for incorporating visuals, literature, prayers, missions and music from the Asian and Pacific Island communities in worship in the month of May. Consider your worship themes, your context, and engage several members of your congregation in discerning how you can celebrate with God's people the richness of these cultures. Click here for resources.
Day of Friendship Spanish Camp - Canceled
Due to low enrollement the Dia De Amistad scheduled for May 30 has been canceled. Look for new Spanish as a Second Language classes starting this summer at a church near you. Visit www.umcnic.org/ssl for more information.
Heritage Sunday
United Methodists celebrate John Wesley's Aldersgate spiritual awakening on May 24, 1738 by also celebrating the history of the movement he started. This year's theme will focus on the Wesleyan movement's heritage of welcoming the stranger. The United Methodist Commission on Archives and History provides resources. Visit www.gcah.org/history/heritage-sunday.
Peace with Justice Sunday - May 31
This Special Sunday of The United Methodist Church makes possible our ongoing ministries of peace and reconciliation. We have prepared a special toolkit with all you need to lead your congregation to promote peace and justice. Click here for a pastor's toolkit plus more resources.
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