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Ministry X
Ministry X is a new ministry, which targets the next generation, known as Generation X and Millennials, and those who identify/support/align with them in ministry initiatives. The goal is to strengthen/align with them in Ministry Initatives. Our goal is simple, to strengthen the network of our new/up-and-coming leaders in our churches, through social activities and ministry outreach. This will give them better resources and support, while strengthening our local church ministries, individually and collectively. For additional information contact Leola Tucker, Lake South Administrative Assistant, at ltucker@umcnic.org, or DS Jacques Conway at jconway@UMCNIC.org
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Lake South District Percussion Academy
The mission of this Academy is to instruct youth in the development of marching drumming skills for those interested in high school or college marching bands and drum corps ensembles or simply to be part of a great enjoyable program that builds self esteem, character while meeting new friends and performing across the Conference. Persons who interested in additional information or applying to the program need to contact Leola Tucker, Lake South Administrative Assistant, at ltucker@umcnic.org for date and location of the informational session.
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Fresh Expressions makes space for leaders and pastors to use both traditional services as well as innovative forms of church to live out Christ’s mission. One does not replace the other, but rather creates a mutual benefit for both—a “mixed economy of church.”
Lake South Event
Tuesday, September 20 - 9:00 am to Noon
Oak Lawn: First, 10000 Central Ave, Oak Lawn
Other Events
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Sunday Worship Experience with Rev. Dr Beck - Sunday, September 18 at 9:30 am at Schaumburg: Our Saviour's, 701 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg, Ill. (847) 352-8181
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Teaching Option - Sunday, September 18 at 2:00 - 5:00 pm at Schaumburg: Our Saviour's, 701 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
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Prairie North Teaching Option - Monday, September 19 - 9:00 am to Noon - Freeport: Harmony, 2600 W Pearl City Road, Freeport
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Prairie South Teaching Option - Monday, September 19 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Dixon: First, 202 S. Peoria Ave, Dixon
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Prairie Central Teaching Option - Tuesday, September 20 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Naperville: Grace, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville
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Lake North Teaching Option - Wednesday, September 21 - 9:00 am to Noon - Park Ridge: First, 418 Touhy Ave, Park Ridge
Register and find out more information here.
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After attending Annual Conference, Pastor Hyo Sun Oh at Roselle UMC prayed and prayed and focused on how to resolve a budget deficit. The Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA) presented how Apportionments are distributed to fund the ministry and mission of the Northern Illinois Conference and the General Church.
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Pie charts were used show how the seven funds are allocated. The presentation sounded like God talking to her, showing the answer to her prayers. She returned home ready to share the information and has been seeing great results. Learn more about her process and story here.
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Via Zoom and Phone, Registration $10.00
Books may be purchased at your favorite bookseller. More information here.
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St. Mark UMC, 8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL
The content of this 4-hour workshop is for people of Black African heritage and will:
- Define racial trauma.
- Discuss the significant impact that racial trauma has historically had and continues to have within the Black community including the UMC.
- Discuss coping strategies that have been used within the Black community for healing our trauma.
Cost: $25 (includes lunch) Space is limited.
Registration and more info here.
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at First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York Street Elmhurst, IL
Lecture is FREE. A catered dinner will be available for $12 with advance registration.
More information and tickets here.
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World Communion Sunday is Oct. 2
Need downloadable resources to get your congregation ready for World Communion Sunday? Look no further! UMC Giving has assembled a collection of resources that you can download to promote this Special Sunday to your members before Sunday, Oct. 2.
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Applications are being accepted for three grant programs operated by United Methodist Church and Society. The deadline is Sept. 16 to apply for Ethnic Local Church, Human Relations Day and Peace with Justice grants, which range from $2,000 to $5,000.
Click here for more information.
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The UM Foundation’s grants program annually offers funding of $500 – $2,000 to local churches and church-related organizations as they develop new or expanded creative ministries. Grant applications are due Sept. 15.
Click here for more information.
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Church Conference Forms Available Online
2022 Church Conference materials, including the agenda, are available online at umcnic.org/churchconference. Please encourage your church leadership to begin working on gathering the information as soon as possible. The forms are designed for online submission and will look very similar to last year’s.
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Resources for the Local Church
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Pastor Appreciation Month (October) - Ideas and starters for appreciating your pastor.
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World Communion Sunday (October 2) - Worship resources, social media resources, communications and more.
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United Voices for Children Sunday (October 30) - Information and videos to share with your congregation.
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#BeUMC Resources -Tool Kits, Social Media Kits, Graphics, 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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