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Rockford Urban Ministries Supports Verses and Valentines
At 7:00pm on Saturday February 12th, Trinadora (Janel Nelson and Ron Holm) and Christine Swanberg (Rockford's Poet Laureate) present a Valentine's season concert of music and poetry celebrating the many forms of love. To encourage distancing, seating will be limited to 30 guests. To guarantee a seat, purchase a $10 ticket here. The event is an Inscape Collective production, presented by Rockford Urban Ministries.
On this special day, the Inscape Collective store will be open from 2:00pm on. Concert goers are encouraged to arrive early and see the wonderful merchandise.
Click here for the Facebook Event and more information.
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NIC UMM Annual Breakfast
The Men of the Prairie North District UMM are invited to attend the NIC UMM Annual Breakfast meeting and communion service on March 12. This event is combined with the Prairie North District Spring Communion Service. We will gather at 8:30am for breakfast, and 9:30am meeting and service. This gathering is being held at Grace United Methodist Church, 3555 McFarland Rd, Rockford IL. You are encouraged to attend in person, Face masks will be required. There will be $10 charge for breakfast. This event will also be broadcast live on the Grace UMC website.
Our Dynamic Keynote speaker is newly appointed General Secretary of the National UMM, Greg Arnold. His message is “UMM into the Future”. In the business community, Arnold founded and presides over healthcare companies with more than 300 employees spanning multiple states. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Arnold also operates the Live Bold App for Christian Men. A free resource and the top app for Christian men with more than 38,000 members and 100,000 downloads. The app reaches men in 160 countries with devotions, prayer support, small group resources, podcasts, and coaching support.
The Alleluia Quartet will perform live during the Worship service. Our offering will go to the Society of St. Andrews Meals for Millions and UMCOR Tornado relief.
Please contact the church to reserve your spot! (815) 637-4561 - Questions or more information contact Dave Hilton.
Click here for details.
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Harmony For Hunger Concert
March 18 6:30 - 9 pm.
Hosted by the Prairie North District UMM at Hononegah High School Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem Street, Rockton, IL.
Cost $15.
100% of the proceeds will go toward area food pantries and the Society of St. Andrew's meals for millions.
Click here for details.
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February is Black History Month.
If you are looking for an interactive and culturally appropriate way to observe Black History Month in your local church, then Rev. Brittney Stephan of the Michigan Annual Conference of the UMC has a resource for you. The resource includes highlights of leadership for 28 historical figures that can be incorporated into a daily practice throughout February or better yet, become part of an ongoing journal/reflection process for people of all ages.
Read more and download the book here.
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Join the Conference-wide Book Club this Lent
What kind of experience do you have in your prayer life? Is it full of joy or does it fall flat? Gary Neal Hansen, author of the Discipleship Task Force’s first selection for the NIC Book Club, suggests if your experience is the latter, conceivably you haven’t found a prayer method that you really connect with. In his book, “Kneeling with Giants,” Hansen offers a wide range of approaches to prayer that are all classics. What better time than Lent to search out a deeper relationship with the God who so loved the world…? Join the Discipleship Task Force in dropping to our knees by joining a group this Lenten Season. If you're interested, visit umcnic.org/Discipleship/NICBookClub to sign up.
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Town and Rural Grant Applications Open
It's grant application season again for the Keagy/Town and Rural Committee. If you are a small town or rural congregation in need of financial assistance for ministry opportunities, we encourage you to apply for a Keagy/Town and Rural Committee grant. If your ministry is in need of minor funding ($300-$500) be sure to apply to the PACK application. If you have a more expensive ministry in mind ($500-$3,000,) then the Keagy application is the one you need. Applications must be completed online by March 15.
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Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching!
Register by March 20 for financial savings
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Invitation to join #BeUMC campaign
United Methodist Communications has launched a new #BeUMC online toolkit to assist church leaders in creating engagement in their church communities focused on the work of the Holy Spirit being done through the people of The United Methodist Church. #BeUMC is a grassroots effort built upon powerful stories of congregations and individuals living their faith. Read more.
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One Earth Film Festival 2022 coming soon
Join the NIC Eco-Sustainability Task Force and One Earth Collective for the 11th annual One Earth Film Festival, March 4-13, 2022.
Learn about and protect God’s creation. Please attend these virtual and in-person events.
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My Octopus Teacher - Sunday, March 6 online/virtually and Urban Village Church, River Forest
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On the Fenceline: A Fight for Clean Air and The Sacrifice Zone: Life in an Industrial Wasteland - Sunday, March 6 online/virtually and at Euclid United Methodist Church, Oak Park
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Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring Our World Saturday, March 12 online/virtually and at Chicago Temple, Chicago
More information here.
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Clergy Education Courses offered online
Pastor's are you looking for ways to get continuing education courses online? ClergyEducation.com offers a variety of classes to take online. Check out the upcoming classes here.
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Global Ministries EarthKeepers 2022 trainings open
Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that equips US-based United Methodists to launch and grow environmental projects in their communities. Topics include eco-theology, anti-racism, community organizing, and project planning. Spring classes are March 18 - April 2 online (application deadline March 1). Summer classes are July 18 - August 11 online (application deadline June 30).
Find out more information here.
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Resources for the Local Church
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Black History Month (month of February) - Worship Resources
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UMCOR Sunday (March 27) - Worship Resources, Children's Resources, Social Media graphics, videos and more.
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Lent - Worship Resources, Stations of the Cross, Studies, Spiritual Practices, and more.
- Passion Play Small Group Study by Rev. Rob Fuquay
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Easter and Holy Week - Worship Resources, Hymns, Devotions, Outreach Resources, and more.
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Social Media Shareables - Free graphics for social media for different events, months and ministries. (Through Outreach, log in is needed but resources are free)
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UMC Giving Resources - Mission Moments, Special Sunday Info, Leader Kits, Pew Cards and more.
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United Media Resource Center - Lending library of Christian materials for local churches - for small groups, pastors, children and individuals.
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