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Communicator's Corner
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United Methodism 101
Get to know The United Methodist Church through this six-week online course starting June 17. New and old members alike can dive into the church's
history,
structure,
beliefs and more.

Registration is open until June 16. Seating is limited. Sign up today!

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:
July 21-26 Devorah Umipig-Julian and Ronald Julian
July 17-29 Clara Mridula Biswas
eNews                                                                                                 June 4, 2015                                                            
Annual Conference Updates

 

June 14-16, 2015 

On-Site/Late Registration fees will apply to any registrations postmarked later than May 29. The cost for on-site registration is $125. (Group meal tickets are no longer available.)

 

Other Updates:
  • Petition form available to download here or go online. This form is to lift items off the consent calendar. Forms due by Sunday, June 14 at 2pm. If you missed the Webinar, click here for the a recording of the noon session. Click here for a recording of the 7pm session.
  • The agenda is now available online to download.
  • 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.
  • Youth Session - June 14 1:30pm-6:30pm. Click here for details.
  • Flood Bucket Challenge - Click on "mission" for instructions under the AC webpage. The drop-off will be located starting at 12 noon on Sunday, June 14 outside the MegaCenter entrance.

 For other Annual Conference information and deadlines visit  www.umcnic.org/AC2015.  
Rev. Oscar Carrasco Retirement Celebration - This Sunday, June 7
Joyce and Oscar Carrasco
The Elgin District Superintendency committee invites you to come celebrate Elgin District Superintendent Rev. Carrasco's retirement and his 37 years of faithful ministry on June 7. The celebrations will begin at 3pm at First UMC Crystal Lake, 236 W. Crystal Lake Ave. with a formal reognition followed by an informal gathering time. Click here for details.

On the occasion of his retirement,  Rev. Carrasco requests that any monies collected as a love gift be designated to the Iglesia Metodista de Curacautin in Chili for the completion of a small hall dedicated in honor of his mother. The room, walls and partitions are in place but there is much yet to be done.
Safe Haven Kick-Off
For the second year, several United Methodist churches are teaming up with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to provide safe havens for school children during the summer vacation.

Rev. Adonna Davis Reid (South Shore UMC) spoke at the kick-off press conference on June 2. G2G, Elston Avenue, Maple Park and Faith United Methodist Churches are also participating. Click below to hear how this program is making an impact on the lives of CPS children.

Rev. Adonna Davis Reid Safe Haven 6-2-15
Rev. Adonna Davis Reid Safe Haven press conference 


News & Events
Powwow - June 6 & 7
You're invited to the American Indian Center's 62nd Annual Chicago Powwow at Busse Woods Forest Preserve in Elk Grove Village. Activities include intertribal dancing, an art marketplace, Native food, archery and cultural presentations. Parking is free. Admission for Adults is $15 and $10 for a children, seniors and military (Children under 5 - free admission). Gates open at 10am. Click here for a flyer and more info.

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...
Mark Your Calendar
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