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New time for UMNS
Daily Digest
The United Methodist News Service Daily Digest is moving to a new time.
The e-newsletter of news from around the United Methodist connection is now sent at 6 a.m. CDT. Beginning Aug. 9, the digest will be sent at 6 p.m. CDT.
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.
Summer Stewardship Summit Postponed
The United Methodist Foundation will not host a conference-wide stewardship event this summer. They are considering how to most effectively bring stewardship ministry resources to local churches which will be implemented to fund the unique mission and vision of churches throughout the conference. If you have thoughts on this subject, please contact Foundation President Chris Walters at
For more information visit the Foundation website at
Church seeking
artist-in-residence
Studio 3325, a free studio artist-in-residence program at Grace Church - Logan Square in Chicago is now accepting applications through September 1 for its fall 2016 session. Studio 3325 seeks to be an inviting space, which challenges artists to explore new forms of creation related to their practice while engaging with the neighborhood of Logan Square and the community of Grace Church.
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Welcoming worship and gathering for new Chicago Southern District Superintendent
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Join us as we welcome Rev. Dr. Jacques Conway as the new Chicago Southern District Superintendent on Sunday, September 18 at 3pm at Faith UMC in Orland Park. Download the flyer.
Bishop Sally Dyck announced last week that Rev. Conway will be the new D.S. effective September 1, 2016 following Bishop Tracy S. Malone who served in the role since 2011. Read more.
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One week left...register today for School of Congregational Development - Aug. 17-20
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.
Register Today!
Why should you attend the School of Congregational Development this year?
Because you will have the opportunity to attend transformative sessions like the one led by newly elected Bishop Tracy S. Malone and Rev.Dr. Young-Mee Park on Valuing Diversity (Cultural Competency): Equipping Leaders in a Multicultural World.
SCD is sponsored by Discipleship Ministries, Global Ministries and
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New Rainbow Covenant Book
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Cover artwork by Jordan age 9 and Lauren age 10 from Mt. Hope UMC in McHenry.
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With the new quadrennium, the Northern Illinois Conference Board of Global Ministries has updated the Rainbow Covenant Booklet for 2016-2020. It can be downloaded online and printed copies will be mailed in the fall to each church.
The NIC Board of Global Ministries took this opportunity to make a few changes to the Rainbow Covenant. Over the years, bands had been added to address different areas of mission and it became slightly confusing for local churches who were working on becoming Rainbow Covenant churches. There are now just six bands. To read more on the changes click here.
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The public is invited to support Northern Illinois JFON (Justice For Our Neighbors) and Rockford Urban Ministries on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 7 pm for Immigrant Stories and Songs, a benefit for JFON's Rockford Clinic. JFON is a network of free immigration legal clinics that are staffed by qualified attorneys and serve those who could not otherwise afford legal counsel on immigration matters. The event is hosted at JustGoods fair trade store, 201 Seventh Street, Rockford, and is free and open to the public. A free will offering will be taken for the work of JFON. Click here fore details.
Save the Date - Chicago Urban Summit - Sept. 24
"Faith In the Public Square: Becoming the Prophetic, Pastoral and Political Church" two day event. Come join us for the Young Adult Worship Experience, Friday, September 23, 2016 - 7 pm. Location: Maple Park UMC. The program will be held Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 9 am to 4 pm at Morgan Park United Methodist Church, 11030 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago, IL. The Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Obery Hendricks, New York Theological Seminary. Cost: $15.00. Download the new flyer or Click here for more info and to register.
Pension board changes its name
The United Methodist Board of Pension and Health Benefits has changed its name to Wespath Benefits and Investments, starting July 18. The "Wes" part of the name honors John Wesley, Methodism's founder, and "path" refers to the agency's goal of providing participants and institutional clients with a path toward personal health, investment and retirement objectives. Click here for more information. More about Wespath - click here.
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- College of Christian Life - (Aug. 15-17) with Rev. Mike Slaughter in Peoria, IL. Click here to register.
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Red Oak UMC celebrates 125th - (Aug. 21) Celebrate with past and present members and come to the Aug. 21 celebration at 9am when Bishop Dyck is scheduled to preach.
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- Sing for Peace - (Sept. 11) 3pm at Wesley United Methodist Church in Cicero. Church choirs encouraged to participate. Please contact the church office by Sept. 1 at 708-863-6577. A free will offering will go toward UMC Peace with Justice.
- NIJFON Annual Dinner - (Sept. 18) Elgin Community College. Special Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, General Secretary of the General Board of Church and Society. Rev. Michael Mann and Rev. Lisl Heymans Paul will be honored as Champions for Justice. Read more.
- Active Shooter Workshop - (Sept. 24) at Kingswood UMC in Buffalo Grove. Cost $40. Register at: www.umcnic.org/activeshooterclass.
- Leadership Institute at the Church of the Resurrection - (Sept. 29-30) in Leawood, Kansas. Register no later than August 10, 2016, you will receive the discounted rate of $119 per person for the conference. Click here for more information on how to get this rate.
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