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What draws people to church? Poll has insights
Opportunities for spiritual growth and authentic community are top motivators for young adults to attend church, says a survey conducted by Barna Group on behalf of United Methodist Communications. Barna's findings resonate, say some newly baptized United Methodists.
Heather Hahn reports.
Volunteers needed
NW Detroit Flood "muck out" teams needed! Hope, Healing, Recovery...Walking with Survivors of the
August 11, 2014 flood.
Anyone willing to offer their leadership skills for a week or two? Anyone willing to put together a team to spend
a week in Detroit?
Contact Rev. Rebecca Wilson, 18900 Joy Rd. Detroit, MI 48228, Office: 313.646.4052 Cell: 313.610.2211, Email: deacon.beckyw@gmail.com
Media Resource Center
The Conference Media Resource Director Susan Gieseler officially begins her retirement July 1, 2016.
During a period of transition while decisions are made regarding the future of the Resource Center, Susan will continue to work part-time, and plans to be in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can find her hours posted on the at: www.umcnic.org/media.
You will still be able to send emails, or leave voice-mail messages requesting resources by reaching her at sgieseler@umcnic.org or 847-931-0710 ext. 17.
UMW Scholarships
The Northern Illinois Conference United Methodist Women offer a one-time scholarship each year for a woman that is currently enrolled in continuing education to become an ordained minister, deaconess or missionary. Click here for the form. The deadline is Aug.1, 2016.
UM Foundation Grants
The United Methodist Foundation of the Northern Illinois Conference announces the 2017 grants cycle.
Funds are typically granted for new or expanded ministries or projects - seed money to begin the new direction. Grants generally range from $500 - $2,000.
If your church has an idea and a plan for mission-based programming, please check out the Grant Guidelines and consider applying by completing the
Questions can be directed to Janet Boryk, Grants Coordinator ,847.409.9642 or Carolyn Cook, Executive Assistant, 312.346.9766, extension 704.
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North Central Jurisdictional Conference
The North Central Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church will convene July 13-16 at the Peoria Civic Center.
Gathering together under the theme, "Living Together...In Unity...Amid Diversity...for Ministry," the regional assembly, which is held every four years, is guided by the scriptural words of Ephesians 4:1-16.
Four new bishops of the church will be elected to succeed the four who are retiring - Bishop Michael Coyner (Indiana), Bishop Deborah Kiesey (Michigan), Bishop John L. Hopkins, (East Ohio) and Bishop Jonathan Keaton (Illinois Great Rivers). In all, 17 candidates are vying to be their successors.
The Conference begins with Opening Worship at 10am on Wednesday, July 13 and concludes with the Consecration Service on Saturday, July 16 at 10am in the Peoria First UMC sanctuary.
Updates of the elections and news along with Live Streaming of plenaries and worship will be posted at: www.umcnic.org/delegation. Audio/video reports and photos of the proceedings will also be posted at: www.ncjumc.org.
Heading to NCJ?
Are you going to Jurisdictional Conference? If so, let the NIC Delegation know! They'd like to have a NIC meal together while in Peoria. Contact them at: nicdelegation@gmail.com.
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Bishop Dyck's Ruling of Law
Bishop Dyck issued her ruling July 5 on a Question of Law submitted by Rev. Scott Field. The request followed action taken on a failed motion voted upon during the Clergy Session at Annual Conference (June 5, 2016). Click here to read the complete ruling.
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Over 3,000 pounds of supplies donated
 The Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Chatham, Ill., sends many thanks for the generous donations of 3,033 pounds of school supplies collected at the 2016 Annual Conference! That's a lot of pencils, sharpeners and notebooks!
Many lives are being touched across the United States and developing countries through shipments made from the Center. Click here to read their thank you note.
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Thank you from Rosecrance
 Thank you to all of the churches within the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church for your incredible outpouring of support of the 2016 Bishop's Appeal for Rosecrance Lakeview.
Thanks to you, the Bishop's Appeal raised over $56,000 (and still counting) for the new Rosecrance Lakeview counseling center and recovery residence, with the most funds raised by constituents in the Rockford District. We are truly humbled by this outpouring of support for our mission and we feel blessed to have received the honor of the Bishop's Appeal during our 100th Anniversary year to help bring this life-changing project to life. Read more.
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Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation - Your Spirit Calls
A limited number of spaces are left for the Five Day Academy from August 1-6, 2016 at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington Hills, IL. The $700 registration fee includes tuition, private room and meals and is due by July 6, 2016. Please contact Judy Pohlman, pohlman.j@comcast.net to register.
Click here for more info and to download the brochure.
School of Congregational Development - Aug. 17-20
Register Today! 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. Participants will be encouraged to Discover, Engage, be Equipped, and 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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