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Innovative Church Communication
Strategies For Today and For Tomorrow
Presented by:
An excellent program for Church Administrators
and anyone in a church who is responsible for communications.
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
at Gary UMC
224 N Main St, Wheaton, IL
CEF Small Group Ministry Showcase - Sept. 15
Interested in starting a Small Group Ministry? CEF will partner with Cokesbury to offer a Small Group Ministry Showcase at First UMC, Elmhurst, Thursday, September 15 beginning at 10:00 am. Examine new resources for Advent, Confirmation (including Confirm and Collaborate), Disciple Fast Track, and other small group studies. Pick up a few free samples. Engage with speakers who already lead successful Small Group ministries in local congregations. You may even meet an author!
Interfaith Calendar
The 2017 InterFaith Calendar is a spectacular 14" x 22" full-color, twelve-month, wall calendar produced with the cooperative effort of 17 Religious Communities.
Calendar includes summaries of the basic beliefs, practices, religious writings, art and demographics of each faith community, and features a listing and explanation of religious observances.
Order your copy today!
Hymnal Revision Committee Members Needed
Discipleship Ministries is accepting applications for committee members who will revise The United Methodist Hymnal with a new collection of hymns and rituals that allows United Methodists to more deeply engage as disciples and proclaimers of the gospel through their singing and worship. Click here for more information. Applications due Sept. 15.
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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 has announced 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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Flood buckets needed for Louisiana
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The Midwest Mission Distribution Center (MMDC) in Chatham, IL., has sent out more than 2,000 cleaning buckets to UMCOR in Baldwin, Louisiana in response to the catastrophic flooding that has damaged thousands of homes and properties. MMDC volunteers are now working on replenishing the supplies for buckets.
If you would like to help replenish supplies, you can donate monetarily or with materials. Donate online or mail to MMDC PO Box 56, Chatham, IL 62629. Click here to download the cleaning bucket supplies list. Or you can make donations directly to UMCOR.org.
Several NIC churches are serving as bucket drop-off sites. Here's an updated list:
Aurora District:
- Channahon UMC, 24751 W. Eames Street, Mondays only, contact Lana Stafford 815-483-3796, Sonny 779-205-8077, or the church office 815-469-5275
- New Lenox UMC, 339 W. Haven Ave., Mon. through Fri., 9 am to 2 pm, church office 815-735-2621
Elgin District:
- Barrington UMC, 98 Algonquin Rd., Mon. through Fri., 9 am to 4 pm, church office 847-836-5540
- Elmhurst First UMC, 232 S. York Rd., Mon, Tues. Thurs. and Fri., church office 630-834-2440
- Libertyville UMC, 429 Brainerd Ave., church office 847-362-2112
Rockford District:
- Savanna UMC, 2100 Chicago (Route 64) Mon. through Fri., 9 am to 12 Noon and Saturdays 4-6 pm, church office 815-273-2345
Collections will be received through Monday, September 19, 2016.
Indiana Disaster Response
 Our neighbors in Indiana have been in the path of natural disasters during the past few weeks, from flooding in South Bend to tornadoes in Kokomo.
The Indiana Conference Disaster Relief Team has been at work to connect those impacted with the assistance and resources needed to begin recovery, as they continue to learn more about the needs of those in these areas. Click here to read more and how you can make a donation to the Indiana Disaster Fund.
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5th annual NIJFON dinner - Sept. 18
Register today for the annual dinner celebration at Elgin Community College to benefit NIJFON. The special keynote speaker is the Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, General Secretary of The United Methodist General Board of Church and Society. Click here for registration details.
UMM Spiritual Congress - Sept. 16-18
Men of the Northern Illinois Conference, you're invited to join the Northern Illinois Conference UMM for the Spiritual Congress (annual men's retreat) to be held September 16-18 in Williams Bay, WI on scenic Lake Geneva. Spiritual Congress is presented by the NICUMM for spiritual development, training and fellowship with brothers from around the conference. For those of you who have attended before, you know that it is sure to be a spirit-filled, life-changing weekend. Click here for more information on registration and to download the flyer.
Spiritual Formation 4-week Laity Series
"Nurturing Spiritual Formation in the Local Church"
The program will consist of 4 sessions beginning Sept. 16. The classes will meet monthly for 3 months at First UMC, Arlington Heights, 1903 E Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights, IL. The cost is $100 per participant for the entire training. Space is limited. Contact Judy Pohlman at 847-354-8015 or
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. Click here for more info and to register.
Active Shooter Workshop - Sept. 24
"How to Survive an Active Shooter in your Place of Worship". Location: Kingswood UMC, 401 W. Dundee Rd., Buffalo Grove. Date: September 24, from 9am-2pm. Fees: $40 (includes all materials, refreshments and lunch). Childcare available for $10.00 fee. Click here to register.
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