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Communicator's Corner
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Peace Camp featured
on Different Drummers
Check out the latest Different Drummers on a Peace Camp organized by United Church of Rogers Park.
The United Methodist Church on Chicago's North side  received a Creative Ministries Grant in 2014 for this great program
thanks to your apportionment dollars. 

Peace Camp

Selma on DVD available
The NIC Media Resource Center now has the movie Selma on DVD available to check out along with several sermon and discussion
guides.
Contact Susan Gieseler at sgieseler@umcnic.org
or call 847-931-0710 ext. 17

 
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 26-31, Genilma Bohler 
July 21-26 Devorah Umipig-Julian and Ronald Julian
July 17-29 Clara Mridula Biswas
eNews                                                                                                 May 28, 2015                                                            
Annual Conference Webinar - June 1st

Mark your calendar for a Webinar on Monday, June 1, 2015 at noon or 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Legislative/Historical Documents as well as the Consent Calendar are now online.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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***AC Online Registration Closes Friday***

Online Registration ends May 29 - Cost $90

If you wish to attend a group sponsored meal, that registration must also be completed by May 29. After May 29, you will only be able to register for buffet meals.

 

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   

 

Other Updates:
  • General & Jurisdictional Panel Discussion, Mon., June 15, at the close of plenary approximately 8:30pm.
  • Apps & Zerts - Young Adult Council gathering, Sunday June 14 at 8:30pm. Location: On the Border, 3050 E. Main,  St. Charles, IL
    Appetizers, Desserts, and Pop provided by the Council
  • Laity Session - With the focus on the younger generation, youth and young adults are invited to attend, Sunday, June 14 between 6-8pm.
  • Blueprint for Wellness Screenings - June 15 & 16. Location change to Salon V. Click here for details. 

 For other Annual Conference information and deadlines visit  www.umcnic.org/AC2015.  
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. Read more on how support for one prison ministry is making a difference...
News & Events
 
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 - Cancelled
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. 

Seminar program offers `In Focus' introductory events
Deadlines are approaching for "In Focus" introductory events for youth groups and young-adult leaders of ethnic minority local churches and campus ministries on the United Methodist Seminars on National and International Affairs. The deadline for the June 24-26 "In Focus" is June 5; deadline for the July 7-9 "In Focus" is June 26. Learn more...
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