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October is Domestic
Awareness Month
Rev. Arthuree McLaughlin Wright, a deacon in the Baltimore-Washington Conference who is volunteering in the General Board of Church & Society's Women's & Children's Advocacy work area has developed resources to raise awareness of the many facets of domestic violence.
Help support Rosecrance Lakeview
Rosecrance is proposing to open a treatment center in the Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood for young adults struggling with substance abuse and to give them the opportunity to heal, mature and become grounded in recovery as they progress toward a successful and drug-free future.
Rosecrance is encouraging supporters to come to a Zoning Hearing at Chicago City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle - 2nd Floor, Friday morning, October 16.
Some residents have started a petition against the center so they need the extra support. Bishop Sally Dyck wrote a letter of to 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney saying,
"No organization is more qualified to meet the challenge and provide healing and health (not to mention, hope) to individuals and their families."
The time of the hearing is subject to change so please keep checking their Facebook page for updates.
Also, you can let them know if you will be attending and willing to briefly speak by emailing:
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.
Together, we are ending hunger!
Are you attending General Conference?
The General Conference Delegation would like to have a list of people who will be attending General Conference next year as visitors, volunteers, or with another organization.
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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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Thanks to a $1,000 Creative Ministries Grant from the NIC Program Council, Greenstone United Methodist Church reached out to many youth in the community through several outreach programs this summer including a Poetry Slam, Martial Arts Program, Vacation Bible School and a Back to School Event.
Their next event is "Happy Harvest" on Oct. 31 to substitute Halloween celebrations. "We're looking forward to again engaging with the youth, the community and giving witness to the truth that Jesus is Lord, and He is a part of our everyday activities, even when we're having good clean fun−in church," said Minnell Bond who works with Christian Education at Greenstone UMC. Read more.
Thanks to your apportionment dollars 17 ministries in the Northern Illinois Conference received Creative Ministries Grants from the Program Council totaling close to $20,000. Read more.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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Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month
Cosecha de Esepranza - Harvest of Hope
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More than 200 people gathered for a wonderful event celebrating the diversity in our conference last Sunday with food, fellowship, music, worship and communion. The celebration of Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month was held at First UMC in Elgin with Jorge Lockward leading with praise and songs.
Many exciting Hispanic/Latino ministries and congregations are developing across the country. Read more on how local pastors are leading the way in The United Methodist Church and right here in the NIC.
Also, read more how Hispanic/Latino UM Churches are developing large congregations around the country.
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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.
Laity Day Apart with the Bishop - Oct. 17
"Starting the Conversation...Ministry with our LGBTQ family & friends". 9am-3pm at Sycamore UMC. This is a special day for all laity in the NIC to join Bishop Sally Dyck to begin an open dialogue about how we as Christians can be in ministry with our family and friends who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. Child Care is provided, registration required. Click here for details and to register.
Laity Sunday - Oct. 18
Celebrate Laity Sunday with this year's theme "Disciples Called to Action: Creating Unity in Ministry." United Methodist Discipleship Ministries has several suggestions for scripture, prayers and hymns for this day of celebrating discipleship. Click here for resources.
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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