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City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrated Earth Day at Hartzell Memorial UMC. Pastor Josiah Montgomery and Chicago Police Chaplain Pastor Kimberly Davis (Woodside UMC) were in participants.
Read the press release from the city.
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Join Church Office Staff for a Fun Workshop
Join fellow PAUMCS from around the conference in their Regional In-Person Workshop - Worship through Brushstrokes: How Art Heals on Thursday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. 3 locations available - Hazel Crest: Community UMC (17050 S California, Hazel Crest IL 60429) is the closest for those in Lake South. If you register by May 1, the cost is only $15 and includes all supplies and lunch. Learn more.
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Early in the morning of April 18 2024, 22 members of the Northern Illinois Conference Anti-Racism Task Force, boarded a bus or piled into cars to descend on Springfield to speak to state legislators about issues of racial injustice that concern us—with a focus on environmental justice, the school to prison pipeline, and immigration.
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Representatives from each district met with their respective elected officials. Lake South representatives met with IL Senate Majority Leader, Kimberly Lightford. Read more.`
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On Golden Cross Sunday, God works through our prayers and support in acts of mercy to bless the lives of individuals of all ages and at all stages of life. Each year, portions of the donations to Golden Cross Sunday offerings fund grants for deserving workers in senior-serving institutions to further their service among older adults.
HOW TO GIVE: Write a check to your local church and write, “Golden Cross Sunday offering” in the memo line. Churches can give through the NIC Apportionment process. Learn more.
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Help Kids Above All to provide essential health and safety items for the young kids and parents in their programs with their Healthy Babies Drive.
Read more.
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Saturday, May 18
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Aurora: Wesley UMC, 14 N May St., Aurora
This is a continuation of the April 13 event to discuss and engage with Youth Leaders to wrestle with and share insights on leading youth to grow into critical-thinking, racial justice-minded followers of Jesus Christ. There is no cost for this event and all Youth Leaders or those desiring to work with youth are welcome (no need to have attended Part 1). Learn more.
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JOY Camp Registration Open!
JOY Camp is a week-long overnight camp open to incoming 5th Grade students through newly graduated high school seniors hosted at Camp Reynoldswood. The camp runs from June 23rd to June 29th and has a total cost of $590 with discounts available for early registration (prior to June 1st), siblings, and payment in full at registration. Learn more.
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School of Congregational Development NIC is hosting the UMC School of Congregational Development, Aug. 4-7, in Schaumburg. It will focus on three principles: SEE, CREATE, DISCIPLE. Register to attend or see the event up close by volunteering to help! Intereste in volunteering? Fill out this interest form.
Register to attend here.
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Resources from the Midwest Methodist Foundation
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Uplifting Young Methodists Scholarships Apply for scholarships designed to assist minority United Methodist students to attend a trade school, community college, college, or university. There are four student scholarships for the 2024-25 school year for the amount of $2500. One recipient will receive an additional $1000 as the Carolyn J. Cook Scholar. Applications are due April 30. Learn more.
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Generosity Hotline The Foundation and Horizons Stewardship are partnering to provide on-demand generosity coaching to Northern Illinois Methodist churches at no cost and no obligation to you or your church. Connect to Horizons today!
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Beyond Cash Giving Are you considering charitable giving beyond your regular cash giving? The top three ways to give current gifts beyond direct cash are appreciated securities, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) and Donor-Advised Funds (DAF). Learn more.
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Suicide Hotline available
For those contemplating suicide or who just desperately need someone with whom to talk. It is confidential and free. Just call 988. The service has also been expanded for Spanish-speaking persons and deaf or hard-of-hearing persons, including those who use American Sign Language.
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Other Resources
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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, small groups, pastors, children, and individuals.
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