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Classes include:
- Creating an Intentional Discipleship System - Rev. Caleb Hong
- Creating Momentum Through Effective Leadership Structures - Rev. Jaye Johnson
Click here for more details, including classes, and registration.
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Please join Bishop Dan Schwerin for a day of introduction, reflection, and conversation on your district on Monday, February 13.
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Clergy will gather at Chicago: Olivet UMC - 147 S Keeler, Chicago, IL. There will be fellowship at 9:30 am with the program beginning at 10:00 am for a time of worship, bible study, and dialogue together, concluding with lunch. Register here.
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Laity will gather at Glenview UMC - 727 Harlem Ave, Glenview, IL. The gathering will be an evening conversation from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Registration not needed.
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Join us for Laity Convocation online or at one of our three in-person locations: Barrington UMC, Disciples UCM in Mt. Morris, and Faith UMC in Orland Park (new location). The theme is Thinking Outside the Church, Making Ministry Happen. We will be focusing on ways to reach out to our communities. A highlight will be to hear from our new resident Bishop - Bishop Dan Schwerin. We will also hear from David Teel as the keynote speaker, gather in Break Out Sessions, and hear from IC Churches working in Community Ministry. |
Educate to Advocate: Walk a mile in their shoes - NIC 2023 Civil Rights Pilgrimage
The NIC 2023 Civil Rights Pilgrimage was first reported in the December Reporter. Plans have been finalized and we can assure you that we will educate so that you can advocate and participate. Seating is limited. The cost will is $999 for a single room ($599 per person for double occupancy) for an inclusive 6-day, 5-night trip that will cover transportation, accommodations, entrance fees, and meals as we visit Nashville, Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma, and Memphis sites. Other occupancy options are available. Please contact Amania Drane at adrane@umcnic.org for questions and more information.
Pre-registrations are being accepted now.
Click Here to find out more and fill out an interest form
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New sessions for Soul Reset!
It is a good thing to be about our Father’s work. But maybe we need to begin by listening to our Creator to get our priorities straight. Two new classes are starting - Rev Caleb Hong on Zoom class Sunday evenings January 8 - February 19 at 7:00 PM or Rev Becky Nicol's Zoom class has a new start date and will run from January 17th to February 21 at 2:00 PM. Books are available through Cokesbury, Upper Room, and Amazon. Click here for more information and to register.
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It is time to update the Lay Leadership Portal.
The new year often means new people serving in leadership positions at your church Please access the NIC Portal to our database to be sure that we have the correct names and contact information for your key church leaders. (Click here for a list of Leadership chairs we use.) To access the Northern Illinois Conference Lay Leadership Portal, click here. Contact David Quinn dquinn@umcnic.org if you need access assistance. For instructions on how to update leadership portal, click here. If you have any other questions, please contact your District Administrative Assistant, Debra Rogers drogers@umcnic.org.
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NIC Prayer Network Monthly Zoom Meetings
The NIC Prayer Network is an entryway for joining in common prayer for the ministries of the Northern Illinois Conference. As we draw near to God, we can listen and ask for direction and inspiration. This team meets every month on the 2nd Friday at 10:00 AM to pray for the churches, pastors and ministries of Northern Illinois. The next meeting is Friday, January 13 at 10:00 am. All are invited to join. No preparation is necessary, just log in. The Zoom link is available here. Meeting ID: 897 7835 0821 Passcode: 152529 For more information email the Discipleship Task Force at DiscipleshipTF@umcnic.org.
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Resources for the Local Church
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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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