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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.
What is Stewardship?
Does your congregation think stewardship is merely an annual campaign? Check out the latest episode of "The Committee" as Chuck and the committee members struggle with Mr. Riley to understand the full meaning of Stewardship.
Download the episode and the FREE study guide here.
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.
Check the Facebook page for new information and the time of the hearing.
more information.
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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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| New Life UMC volunteers stock the shelves of the
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Thanks to a $1,200 Creative Ministries Grant from the NIC Program Council, New Life UMC in Machesney Park continues to grow it's Paper Angel Ministry which started as a small in-house mission to a multi-county outreach project. The onsite Paper Angel closet has helped nearly 90 individuals this year receive much-needed paper products and toiletries such as; paper towels, shampoo, bar soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste. The One Body Collaboratives non-profit organization helps to connect the church with families who need the extra support. New Life also partners with the Regional Office of Education for Winnebago and Boone Counties to reach out to homeless students and provide them with essential products. As of 2014, the Office of Education identified more than 2,600 students (K-12th grade) as homeless in the area. To find out how you can help go to www.findnewlifeumc.org. Check out the full story...
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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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. For more resources to celebrate Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month click here.
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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. GCORR Launches a New Vital Conversations Interactive Video Series on Oct. 28 (8pm central)
Through these conversations, you are invited to engage in relevant and real conversations about the things that divide and challenge us to live authentically in relationship with one another among our differences.We begin our series with anti-racist educator Dr. Robin DiAngelo's "Misunderstanding of Racism." To watch the video series online go to gcorr.org on Oct. 28 at 8pm central.
Vital Congregations Conversation Series - Nov. 13-14
The Office of Congregational Development and Redevelopment invites you to the "VITALITY CONGREGATIONS CONVERSATION SERIES: HEALTHY DISCIPLESHIP SYSTEMS I" seminar. This is intended to empower laity, pastors, church staff, conference staff and others in the area of discipleship. The first of a two part presentation. The keynote speaker is Rev. Junius B Dotson who is known for creating teams that "get things done." Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel in Northbrook. To register click here.
Town & Rural Festival - Nov. 21
Join us as we celebrate new and exciting ministries happening in the rural areas of our annual conference. Come hear churches share details of how they are reaching out to their neighbors. Rev. Jill Sanders will be offering the keynote address. Where: Faith UMC, 702 E. Dixon, Polo, IL. Click here for more details.
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