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2015 Charge
Conference Forms
This year all Church Conference forms are to be completed and submitted online one week prior to your CC date,
except for the Clergy Compensation Form & Agreement and Lay Servant Annual Report (which will be turned in and signed at the time of your Church Conference). Click here to find your District's Forms.
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CROP Hunger Walks are community events that bring together of different ages, backgrounds and beliefs. What we have in common is the goal of ending hunger. And we will do that one step at a time. To find a CROP Hunger Walk near you, please go to www.crophungerwalk.org
Together, we are ending hunger!
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World Communion Sunday
October 4
Help support the education of underserved students around the world. Now is the time to download your free supplies for World Communion Sunday. Get free resources, including posters, sermons, bulletin inserts, and more instantly to your computer! All are free from United Methodist Communications for your church's celebration.
Click here for resources
Advent Resources
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Church can happen anywhere
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It's not too early to start thinking about Advent. ReThink Church has many free, downloadable videos, bulletin inserts, door hangers, postcards and more. Click here for details.
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Hispanic Heritage Celebration - This Sunday! All are welcome!
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Lay members and clergy from EVERY conference church are invited and encouraged to come and celebrate the beautiful diversity of our annual conference.
- This celebration open to everyone will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2015.
- Location: Elgin First UMC (216 East Highland, Elgin IL).
- Beginning with food and fellowship at 4:00pm.
- Followed by worship at 5:00pm.
- If you are able, please bring your favorite dessert to share at the end of the evening.
- Please click this link to let us know you will be joining us.
Jorge Lockward, Director of Global Praise at the General Board of Global Ministries will be leading a vibrant worship experience. All are welcome! Bring a Friend!
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Special Session Registration Open
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Registration is open for the Nov. 7 Special Session of the Northern Illinois Annual Conference at Rockford: Court Street United Methodist Church (215 N Court Street, Rockford, IL). The day will begin with registration at 8am concluding with singing and prayers at 12noon.
We trust that all elected lay members to annual conference and clergy (based on the June 2015 status) will be in attendance. If changes are needed please contact your district administrative assistant.
The purpose of this special session is to present, discuss and (where appropriate) vote on these matters:
To register click on this link where you will also find the documents referenced above that you may download and review. If Childcare is needed please be sure to indicate this on the registration form.
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Apportionment dollars at work
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Campus Pastor Rich Havard and students meet every Wednesday in the Student center to talk, explore the Bible and pray.
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A New + Inclusive Ministry is starting this fall at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Formerly Agape House, Campus Pastor Rich Havard, who recently completed a Residency at Urban Village Church, is helping relaunch this vital campus ministry. Read more how joining the ministry was the turning point in one student's faith journey.
Your apportionment dollars support Campus and Higher Education ministries in the NIC including campus ministries at UIC, North Central College, University of Chicago, Northern Illinois University and Northwestern University. In the coming weeks leading up to the Nov. 7 Special Session, we will highlight and celebrate our apportionment dollars at work in this weekly eNews. They will also be posted on our website. Click here to read more how our gifts are transforming lives.
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NIC Delegation Endorses Rev. Dr. Tracy Smith Malone as Episcopal Nominee
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Members of the NIC General/Jurisdictional Delegation unanimously endorsed the Rev. Dr. Tracy Smith Malone as their episcopal nominee at their Sept. 27 meeting.
Rev. Malone serves as the Chicago Southern District Superintendent. She has served churches as an associate and senior pastor and has been a member of the board of directors for the General Board of Church and Society. She was the chair of the 2012 delegation to General and Jurisdictional Conferences and is currently the Dean of the NIC Cabinet. She has received the Distinguished Leadership Award by the Chicago Black Methodists for Church Renewal and was the recipient of North Central College's 2013 Outstanding Alumna Award.
"I'm honored by this endorsement and grateful for the delegation's trust and confidence in my leadership," said Rev. Malone.
"She is a deserving candidate for Bishop and we look forward to voting for her next July," the delegation said. The Jurisdictional Conference will be held in Peoria, Ill., July 13-16, 2016.
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Clergy Conversation with the Bishop
Registration is still open for clergy to this conversation about biblical authority in light of human sexuality on Oct. 5, 9am-3pm at First UMC Arlington Heights. Dr. Cheryl Anderson, professor at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, will teach and lead us in discussion about what biblical authority is. Last year our gathering of clergy focused on our shared ministry in pastoral care, specifically around same-gender marriage, but this day will challenge as well as enlighten us on biblical understanding and interpretation. Registration: $20 (to cover lunch, event expenses and speaker) Click here to register.
Champions for Children Retreat - "Expressions of God's Love and Radical Hospitality for All Children" - Oct. 11
The NIC Children's Table is focusing this year on the complex issues surrounding children living in poverty across the Northern Illinois Conference. Join this important dialogue across our conference by registering for the Champions for Children Retreat and Training, "Expressions of God's Love and Radical Hospitality for All Children", October 11, 2015 (First UMC Oak Park). Click here for details and registration.
Fall Confirmation Retreat at Reynoldswood - Oct. 16-17
(7pm-7pm) 24-Hours to Strengthen & Embolden Your Confirmands
- three interactive sessions
- two hours of outdoor activities
- three meals
- worship & free time
- interactive team-building
Is anyone outside the boundaries of Jesus' love? How do you navigate being a follower of Jesus and building friendships? Never live life alone--make new Christan friends with Confirmands from other NIC churches. Register your Confirmands today: 815-284-6979 or info@reynoldswood.org. (Registration Deadline is Monday, October 12, 2015).
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