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Garrett Distinguished Alum
Congrats to Chicago Southern District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Tracy Smith Malone for receiving the distinguished alum award at Garret-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Even though she couldn't be present to receive the award since she was attending General Conference, she was able to accept it all the way from Portland. Click to read more.
2015 Journal
If you still would like a 2015 Journal, you can order copies online through Amazon.
Click here to order. The NIC is no longer sending each church one free copy. The Journal is available on our website free to download as a pdf. Click here.
Free Insurance eBook
United Methodist Insurance (UMI), the insurance company for the denomination's local churches, has created an easy to use, free resource for local churches that provides a quick glance at insurance concepts to be considered when reviewing insurance policies. To receive the free eBook, click here.
Now is the time to register for summer camps at Wesley Woods or Reynoldswood.
Click here for a listing of the 2016 camps, dates and prices. Also look for and share this special insert found in the March Reporter.
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Annual Conference June 5-7 - Walk by Faith
 All persons coming to Annual Conference should come to the Mega Center to Register starting at 1pm on Sunday, June 5. Tables will be set up just inside the doors of the meeting room for those who are pre-registered to pick up their name badge and packet. Tables will be marked alphabetically. All badges will be sorted by your last name. If you did not pre-register, please come to the Information Desk (in the MegaCenter Foyer). Onsite registration is $128.
We encourage you to download and print legislation and pertinent documents before you arrive. Legislation and Historical Reports are on the webpage to view and download at www.umcnic.org/AC2016.
First time to Annual Conference?
Please come to the New Member Orientation session on
Sunday, June 5 at 1:30 pm in Sky Box 1.
Livestream
All sessions of Annual Conference will be available for viewing through a live-stream at www.umcnic.info. For worship services look for "Special Events Live Stream". For plenaries use "General Live Stream with Advertisement".
Follow updates and news
We will sharing news and information on the NIC's Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Share your posts and tweets using #umcnic16
Bishop's Appeal
 The 2016 Bishop's Appeal offering at Annual Conference will go toward Rosecrance and its Launch to Life Campaign which will support a new counseling and recovery residence in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Click here to watch and share the latest Different Drummers on the Launch to Life campaign and one young adult's story of finding sobriety.
Youth Session
Youth and Youth leaders are invited to participate in the annual youth session at Annual Conference on Sunday, June 5 from 2-6:30pm. The theme for this year's Youth Session is Caring, Compassion, Community! Our featured presentation will be Youth Addiction and Prevention. Cost is $10. Click here for more information.
Postcards of the annual conference artwork by Kristine Marshall will be for sale Sunday 1:00-7:00pm, Monday 7:30am-7:30pm and Tuesday 7:30am -12:30pm. Looking for something larger? A silent auction of the artwork on display will also take place and close at 12:30pm on Tuesday. Proceeds will go toward the Bishop's Appeal. Sales and the auction sheets will be at a table outside the Mega Center. Watch this short preview clip from Kristine explaining her thought process behind this year's artwork.
If you would like to hear Kristine talk about the 2015 Annual Conference artwork, "Replenish", she will be at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora for "Art In The Parlor" on Friday, June 3, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Come for the art viewing and artist meet-and-greet in the church's parlor, located at 14 North May St., Aurora.
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General Conference 2016
If you would like to share more about General Conference in your local churches, see below for a special video wrap up which may be downloaded for individual use or in worship settings. Click here to download.
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Post-GC 2016 Reconciling Clergy and Laity Gathering, June 12
The NIC RMN Task Force welcomes all laity and clergy of Reconciling Congregations to gather for a post-General Conference 2016 presentation and conversation on Sunday, June 12 at 3 pm at First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge, 418 W. Touhy Ave. Interested persons from throughout the connection are welcome. Membership or appointment to a "reconciling congregation" is not required. RSVP to: pastordavid@parkridgeumc.org by Thursday, June 9. Click here for more details.
Keep Families Together
Between Mother's Day and Father's Day, Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors is running a Keep Families Together Campaign. For the cost of a bouquet of flowers or a tie, you can help immigrant families stay together. Read Marcel's family story and visit nijfon.org/donate to learn more.
Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation - Your Spirit Calls
Registration is open for the 5 Day Academy for Spiritual Formation which will be held August 1-6, 2016 at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington Hills, IL. The Academy for Spiritual Formation is a program of Upper Room Ministries, providing an opportunity for clergy and laity to deepen their relationship with God through a daily rhythm of prayer, worship, learning and reflection. Read more....
School of Congregational Development The Northern Illinois Conference and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary are hosting the 2016 School of Congregational Development Aug. 17-20 in Evanston, IL. This year's theme is: Into The Deep to Discover, Engage, be Equipped, and to live into the Possibilities that surround us as we share the grace and love of Jesus Christ in our congregations and communities. SCD is sponsored by Discipleship Ministries, Global Ministries, and Path 1. Click here to learn more.
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