News & Updates

January 13, 2021

From the Prairie North District Superintendent

Dear Prairie North District friends,

We are in epiphany season when we joyfully recognize that the Lord reveals himself to us and wants to reveal himself to those who do not know him. The Lord Jesus is present in our midst in mysterious ways, even though sometimes it is difficult to see it. He works in us and through us in ways that we do not understand.

If we looked at the life and mission of our churches last year, we should be thankful for the ways God has used us to be his instruments in the world. In the midst of the challenges and uncertainties that we continue facing, our Lord has manifested himself and has been present in our lives and the life of our congregations.

We are beginning a new year, a time when we make new resolutions and commitments. Because we feel the manifestation of our Lord in our lives, I want to invite you to consider making new resolutions and renewing your commitments to continue to serve the Lord with all your heart, soul, and strengths.

Let us begin this new year with renewed faith and hope; let us keep supporting each other in love and praying for each other.

Epiphany blessings to all,

Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer

Prairie North District Superintendent, NIC UMC

Please note:

The Prairie North District Leadership Training has moved online to encourage a healthy and safe gathering. The cost has been removed, and all the same classes are being offered. Click here or on the image above to register and receive the links.

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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. Pastors and Church Administrators should 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 (Debbie Rogers drogers@umcnic.org).

CHANGE - MOVED ONLINE!

NIC UMW Mission u - (Jan. 21 - 22) ONLINE Mission u is presented by United Methodist Women for all (children, youth, men and women). Fees $15 for each virtual adult, $5 for each child or youth with a maximum of $15 for children and youth per family. Another session will be held Feb. 4 -5 at Hinsdale UMC. Click here for details.

Resources for the Local Church

Human Relations Day (Sunday, January 16) - Worship resources, pew cards, social media images, children's resources, videos and more
Martin Luther King, Jr Day (Monday, January 17) - Social Media Images
United Voices for Children 5th Sunday Appeal (Sunday, January 30) - Resources for the local Church
Black History Month (month of February) - Worship Resources
Lent - Worship Resources, Stations of the Cross, Studies, Spiritual Practices, and more.
Passion Play Small Group Study by Rev. Rob Fuquay
Easter and Holy Week - Worship Resources, Hymns, Devotions, Outreach Resources, and more.
Social Media Shareables - Free graphics for social media for different events, months and ministries. (Through Outreach, log in is needed but resources are free)
UMC Giving Resources - Mission Moments, Special Sunday Info, Leader Kits, Pew Cards and more.
United Media Resource Center - Lending library of Christian materials for local churches - for small groups, pastors, children and individuals.

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Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer

Prairie North District Superintendent

fgrandon-mayer@umcnic.org

312 346 9766 Ext. 781

Debra Rogers

Administrative Assistant

drogers@umcnic.org

630-465-2941

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