March 20, 2026

CALENDAR CORRECTION


There were a couple of date errors in the newsletter that went out this morning. Please note the correct dates for the upcoming Spring Association Meetings are below. Thank you for your grace and understanding!


Apr 18: Western Association Spring Meeting at First Congregational in Canton at 10:00 am.


May 16: Chicago Metropolitan Association Spring Meeting at Abundant Grace UCC in Homewood at 9:00 am.

Kankakee Tornado Residents Need Extra Hands and Hearts


For those wanting to volunteer to help clear and rebuild the tornado damage in Kankakee go to myunitedway.org/volunteer


Currently, volunteers are required to check in at Asbury United Methodist Church of Kankakee, 196 S. Harrison Street, Kankakee, where you will be 'vetted', receive information and assigned to a location where your help is needed.


Rev. Roger Dart, Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, Illinois Conference

disaster@ilucc.org or 847-274-2626 cell

Download flyer here.

Tuthill Commission Grant Applications

are due by April 1st, 2026



The Commission reviews applications and provides recommendations for funding.


The Commission follows these guidelines administration of the trust:

  • Grants must comply with the donor’s wish that the bequest be used for “foreign missionary purposes”;
  • Grants may not exceed $10,000 per year or continue for more than three years;
  • Grants must be made to UCC-related projects or to projects endorsed by ecumenical partner denominations;
  • Eligible projects/programs include those focused on the teaching and proclamation of the Christian faith, education, health care, emergency disaster relief, and community and leadership development.


Please share with anyone you know who would be a good fit for this grant! Applications can be found at https://ilucc.org/tuthill-commission/, and can be sent to Emily Mitchell.

Faithful Witness in a No Kings Moment - UCC Open and Affirming Coalition

Click here to pledge to participate as a public witness in a No Kings event on March 28, 2026.

American Congregational Association - Boston Athenauem (ACA-BA) Fellowship Application Due


The Congregational Library & Archives has partnered with the Boston Athenaeum in offering a fellowship which supports research in American religious history involving the collections of both libraries.


The award includes a stipend of $2,000 for a residency of 20 days (four weeks) and includes a year’s membership to both institutions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals holding the appropriate U.S. government documents.


To apply, please consult the Boston Athenaeum’s website.

For information, contact Congregational Library & Archives' Librarian, Meaghan Wright.


BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION TODAY

The Gathering:

Many Gifts, One Spirit

Council for Health and Human Service Ministries, UCC

March 24-26, 2026

Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis


Register for The Gathering: Many Gifts, One Spirit, to be held March 24-26, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis.


The Gathering will draw 500 leaders from Mennonite, Methodist, Presbyterian, Quaker, and the UCC related health and human service associations for three transformative days of networking, thought-provoking keynote presentations, and exceptional education on best practices, innovations, and critical issues shaping health and human service ministries.


A limited number of scholarships will be available for first-time Annual Gathering attendees and smaller CHHSM agencies with limited budgets: chhsmpublic@chhsm.org .


Register for The Gathering Today!

Saturday Sharing: UCCMA Conference 2026: The Inside Scoop

UCC Musicians Association

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11 am CT


Learn about UCCMA's national conference this summer, July 8-11, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio, at this Saturday Sharing one-hour interview.


Learn about the incredible speakers, performers, and clinicians who will be sharing their wisdom and gifts at the conference, how to get the early bird discount, our collaboration with the Association of Disciple Musicians (ADM) and more.


This is a free, one-hour conversation on ZOOM. Can't attend? Register anyway and we'll send you a link to the recording.


Register here.

Women's History Month and the Work of Justice - United Church of Christ

Women's History Month is often framed as a time to look back, to remember the pioneers who opened doors and challenged systems of injustice.

UCC Yearbook - Time for Reporting!

United Church of Christ

Due on or before Friday, April 10, 2026

 

It is time for the UCC to begin preparing for the coming year’s Yearbook & Directory! We are deeply grateful for your continued efforts to help us maintain up-to-date and accurate data. This year marks our second year using the new UCC Database and Directories (DAD), and we anticipate a much smoother experience.

 

In case you were unaware:

  1. Your church's 501(c)3 status is dependent on a current updated listing in the UCC Yearbook. 
  2. When your church is searching for a Pastor you will need current and updated data, which comes from the UCC Yearbook. If no reports have been submitted for your church for five (5) years, all data reverts to zeros.  

 

The site opened to churches on Monday, January 26th. 

The Yearbook reporting will close for churches on Friday, April 10, 2026. 

Links below are documents from the National UCC office to help you get started.


Your participation is the ONLY way our records are kept up-to-date. If you need help, please contact Naomi in the Conference Office (708-344-4470 or conferenceadmin@ilucc.org). 


Join | One Home One Future

Request Your Earth Day Tabling Kit! In honor of Earth Day, April 22, 2026, we celebrate the wonders of creation and renew our call as caretakers of this planet.​ All One Home One Future participants are entitled to receive a free 2026 Earth Day Tabling Kit.

2026 Earth Summit

"A Future with Hope" (Jeremiah 29:11)

April 25, 2026 12 to 2:30 pm CT


Organize a viewing at your church to watch this year’s Earth Summit.


The Jim Antal Keynote Lecture will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Samuel, a renowned advocate and organizer for justice who serves as the pastor of Victory for the World Church in Decatur, Georgia. 


This summit will feature the panel discussion “Power to the People: Energy Justice for an Equitable Future.” Celebrations will include the announcement of the winners for both the Dollie Burwell Prophetic Action Award and the Climate Hope Art Contest for children and youth. We will recognize our newest Creation Justice Churches and our first Climate Hope Affiliates.  


The summit is jointly sponsored by the five financial ministries of the United Church of Christ: Cornerstone Fund, Church Building and Loan Fund, Insurance Board, Pension Board UCC, and United Church Funds. Cohosts for the summit include the National Setting of the United Church of Christ, the Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ, and First Congregational Church of Atlanta.


Gather church members to watch together or connect on your own. Register here.

Nollau Leadership Institute Class of 2026-27 Enrollment

The Council for Health & Human Service Ministries (CHHSM)

1st Retreat: May 18-22, 2026 

2nd Retreat: October 5–9, 2026

CHHSM Annual Gathering: March 15-19, 2027


The Nollau Leadership Institute is CHHSM's signature program. Enrollment is open, and find the short online application here. A limited number of tuition scholarships are available to help offset the cost of the program.


Grounded in the health and human service organizations of the United Church of Christ, this program offers a unique space in which to experience leadership formation. Through retreats, online interactions, and peer mentoring, this program supports leadership formation through a variety of learning modalities and within a community of practice. Learn more about the curriculum here.

Details:

The program consists of two in-person retreats at Bellwether Farm, online interactions in between the retreats, and an additional day of programming at the 2027 CHHSM Annual Gathering, which includes the commissioning of the class as Diakonal Ministers

2026-27 Schedule:

1st Retreat: May 18-22, 2026 

2nd Retreat: October 5–9, 2026

CHHSM Annual Gathering: March 15-19, 2027

Location Information:

Retreat Center: Bellwether Farm, 4655 SR-60, Wakeman, OH 44889

Annual Gathering: Location to be announced in March 2026.

2026 PAAM Convocation registration is now open!

Pacific Islander and Asian American Ministries of the UCC 2026 Convocation

Theme: Josiah Generation: Going Deeper in Faith

Irvine United Congregational Church, California

June 24-27, 2026


This gathering will be a time for spiritual nurture, inspiring worship, workshops, breaking bread together, fellowship and deepening our cross-cultural and inter-generational ministries. Hope to receive your registration information soon!


Click items below for details:



Follow our PAAM Facebook page for the updates, and contact your regional representative for details: Rev. Charing Wei-Jen Chen (陳煒仁 / 查令) (he/him), PAAM Annual Convocation Midwest Region PAAM Representative or Mitchi Reyes, Chair of Planning Committee.

'United in Spirit, Diverse in Sound'

UCCMA Biennial National Conference

July 8–11, 2026

First Community Church in Columbus, Ohio


Conference 2026: United in Spirit, Diverse in Sound will offer workshops, worship services, concerts, optional activities and networking to church musicians and worship leaders.


The First Community Church of Columbus, Ohio, which is affiliated with both the Disciples of Christ (DOC) and the United Church of Christ (UCC), will host the conference. Attendees will have access to a wide range of activities designed to refine musical skills and provide valuable resources and ideas for expressing God's Spirit creatively, especially during challenging times. This in-person event is open to all.


Scholarship Opportunity!

The John Stansell Fund is available to UCCMA and UCC members who wish to attend our national conference for the first time but may be limited by financial constraints. For more information or to apply for scholarships, contact Eric Dundore, UCCMA President.


Register here.

Outdoor Ministries

Camp Sunday 2026

“Explore the Outdoors. Engage Your Faith”


The Illinois Conference Outdoor Ministries Committee is encouraging churches in the Illinois Conference to host a “Camp Sunday” sometime in April. You pick the Sunday – we provide the resources and ideas!


Camp isn't just for kids. Camp is for everyone! Our camp sites can also be used for family reunions, church retreats, praycations, and much more! If you've never experienced the joy of being at camp, there's no time like the present! 


Resources for Camp Sunday can be found on the Conference website and include:

A Sample Bulletin and Sermon

Ready to Print Bulletin Inserts

An Informational Document with Ideas

A list of people willing to come to your church and speak

Ready to Use Graphics and Promotional Video


Both Tower Hill and Pilgrim Park are becoming their own separate 501(c)3 organizations and will no longer be owned by the Conference. However, the Conference’s support of Outdoor Ministries and our two beautiful camp sites continues on! 

Plan to arrive Monday afternoon (3-5 pm) before dinner and head home on Thursday at 11 am after breakfast.


Register here.

Crafters' Retreat

Pilgrim Park Camp & Conference Center

Monday-Thursday, April 20-24, 2026

Princeton, IL


This spring, bring your crafts, create masterpieces at your own pace, and enjoy great food, fun, and fellowship during this four-day retreat.


Limited to 10 sleeping rooms, the fee includes room, bedding, towels, and all meals: $411 single, $311 double, and $297 triple occupancy.


Sleeping quarters consist of

  • six rooms with private bathrooms and three double beds,
  • two with double beds and a twin, or
  • two handicapped accessible rooms with a walk-in shower, and one double and one twin each. Please advise if you require a handicappped accessible room.


UCC Sports Camp ‘26 at Pilgrim Park (Princeton), Illinois

Kids who've finished grades 6, 7, 8, 9.

June 21-27, 2026


The UCC Sports Camp is wholesome, builds confidence and fosters leadership skills. No matter the level of your kids' athletic abilities they will enjoy team oriented sports and other creative activities that promote sportsmanship and relationships over winning.


Camp at a reduced cost of $325, with limited spots are available. If you have any questions please email Andrew Larsen and/or Matt Rodgers.


Register here.

2026 Season Tower Hill Camp and Retreat Center


  • HUG Camp July 5-10, completed 4th-11th grades, $550 Directors: Carol Currier-Frighetto and Donna Boyko. HUG Camp is a place where God Helps Us Grow memories and friendships that lasts FOREVER! Double the fun by bringing a friend!
  • HUG Tenderfoot July 8-10, completed K-3rd grade, $330 Director: Tom March. HUG Tenderfoot gives younger campers the opportunity to experience camp in an abbreviated timeframe suited for their age group! Meet new friends and interact in a very welcoming environment!
  • Godstock Camp July 19-24, completed 3rd-9th grade, $550 Directors: Jamie Kirscher and Theresa Graben. Godstock is a week-long camp where youth can make life-long friendships while connecting with nature and their faith. Activities including campfires, sports, games, beach time, archery, worship, and more.
  • Godstock Tenderfoot, July 22-24, completed K-3rd grade, $330 Directors: Cindy and Allen White. Campers will engage in activities both with and separate from the larger Godstock campers. Activities: crafts, games, beach time, worship and more.
  • Brush Harbor Retreat for Clergy of Color, October 1-3, $250/person Retreat Leader: Eyvette Jones-Johnson. As Clergy, you constantly pour into others; our job is to pour into you. Come to connect deeply with your peers surrounded by the healing power of nature. Learn, write, release, and laugh out loud! Give yourself the gift of renewal and remembrance.  Participant registration

Brand New UCC Sponsored Camp:

Creation Care Camp

August 3-6, 2026

$300/person

Tower Hill Director: Rev. David Russell


Parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, caregivers and the children in their lives are invited to come together to play in Creation while learning how to serve as the Land Defenders & Water Protectors God's Creation needs at this time.


We will explore Creation Care through the lens of water, especially Lake Michigan & its watershed. But we will also play & swim at the beach, enjoy bonfires, star gaze & savor S'mores! 2026 Creation Care Camp Teaser Trailer; 2026 Creation Care Camp Flyer



Questions? Contact creationcareilucc@fccge.org

Conference/Local Church News & Events

NEW Documentary: Walking the Journey with You

Cornerstone Fund & Trinity UCC - Chicago


The Cornerstone Fund just released our new documentary "Walking the Journey with You," an inspiring film demonstrating the power of creating change. The film details Trinity UCC - Chicago's Imani Village and how our financing is helping this ministry grow.


The film is 31-minutes in length and you can see the trailer and request a screening here. We've also been sharing short clips from the movie on our Facebook and Instagram.


If you'd like the graphic for the film and/or our basic one-page info sheet about it, let us know! You can also see and download the one-page info document on the Cornerstone Fund website

Science on Spiritual Health Symposium 2026

March 25, 2026 from 12 - 4:30 pm CT

Host site for online view and discussion at

First Congregational Church - Untied Church of Christ

415 North 1st Street, DeKalb, IL


First Congregational Church UCC in Dekalb invites you to join their church host site on March 25 from 12 to4:30pm to watch and discuss online this live symposium.


This annual symposium brings together clinicians, researchers, educators and students committed to advancing the science of spiritual health in academic medicine and clinical care, bridging spiritual inquiry and scientific research. The event is open it all interested in "Can Psychedelics Boost Religion?"


Please RSVP to Pastor John Dorhauer, 1stdekalbpastor@gmail.com or 602-402-6171.

Explore History and Architecture Across Chicago's Religious Landscape

Chicago Theological Seminary

Hyde Park

1407 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL

April 26, 2026 from 1-5:30 pm


Join us for the 5th annual Chicago Interfaith Trolley Tour, an afternoon exploring architecture, history, and sacred spaces across Chicago’s religious landscape — all from the seat of a trolley!


Begin at Chicago Theological Seminary in Hyde Park, where participants will gather to explore the Morgan Model Collection, a unique collection of architectural models of historic sacred spaces.

Then on to several of Chicago’s living sacred spaces, including

  • KAM Isaiah Israel,
  • St. Benedict the African, and
  • Al-Sadiq Mosque.


End up back at CTS with a Faith, Flavor & Friendship Reception from 5:00–5:30 pm, offering time for conversation and connection.


Registration is required.

Cost: $15 Children under 12 free.

If cost is a financial hardship, please email kim.schultz@ctschicago.edu


Download the flyer here.


Register today.

NCC and CCC Launch Historic Partnership: Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute

August 3–16 in Detroit, Mich., and Toronto, Ontario


The NCC and the Canadian Council of Churches unveiled a new partnership with the launch of the website for the North America-Turtle Island Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute (NATI-RETI).


Modeled on the World Council of Churches Global Ecumenical Theological Institute, the institute will explore six thematic pillars, including solidarity with indigenous peoples, racism and anti-racism, secularism and laicity, wealth disparity and poverty, climate justice, and interfaith dialogue.


NATI-RETI is open to seminary students in the US and Canada. Some have agreed to provide funding to cover the costs for student participation. Details about the program and application process are available on the website.

Resources

The Manual on Local Church is available!


The United Church of Christ is rooted in covenantal relationships that shape who we are and how we live in community. The Manual on Local Church is a new resource (released at General Synod in 2025) developed by and for the United Church of Christ that helps Local Churches, Associations, and Conferences understand and fully embrace these covenants, providing clear guidance on governance, leadership, and ministry practices.


Check out the The Manual on Local Church website to learn more.

Download a free pdf of the Manual here or order a paper copy from UCC Resources here.

Exquisite Dalle de Verre Windows

for Sale at GlassFX


Glass FX salvaged these windows from the demolished Chapel at the University Place Christian Church in Champaign and has them for sale. 

Click here to see the color brochure with pictures and prices. Please contact: Richard Taylor 


Dalle de verre, also known as faceted glass, was used extensively in mid-century Modernist architecture, in part because of the ability to produce large installations in less time than traditional stained glass, but also because its visual qualities favored abstract designs.


Dalle de verre ("glass slab" in French) is a stained-glass technique developed in the 1930s featuring thick colored glass slabs faceted with a hammer to create dramatic, sparkling, and deeply colored mosaics. Unlike traditional leaded glass, these glass pieces are set in a durable matrix of epoxy resin or concrete.

Guiding The Vision - The Pastor’s Discernment and Stewardship of Congregational Calling


This new book by Keith Clark-Hoyos is written for pastors who carry responsibility for congregational direction and long-term health. Whether serving as solo clergy, senior pastor, associate stepping into broader leadership, or in partnership with a board chair or judicatory mentor, readers will find practical guidance for strengthening governance, clarifying vision, and sustaining leadership over time.


Learn more.

Christ Church UCC Wants to Rehome these Items

1492 Henry Avenue • Des Plaines, IL

847-297-4230

info@christchurchuccdesplaines.org


If your church needs them you can arrange to pick them up at the church. Rev. Gilbert Martinez said that there will be more to come after more clean up days!

llinois’ Fluorescent Lamp Ban – How It Impacts Your Church

Click on this webinar and/or YouTube video below to get the details about what you can do:

Let There Be (lower cost) Light: Fluorescent Light Bans & Your Church is a free 30-minute webinar that offers practical steps to replace these lamps with LED equivalents with options for new fixtures to cost-effective upgrades you can do yourselves without spending a fortune.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuA5UNO2JTM This YouTube is divided into chapters so you can jump to the desired topic


Steve Jones is a lifelong Congregationalist with a passion for lighting and a certified Ergonomist.  He is a hands-on, practical engineer who donates his time and the materials and often does this work himself or with help from the church members

In 2025, Illinois amended its Environmental Protection Act to include a ban on the sale of mercury-containing lamps. This ban goes into effect in two stages:


January 1, 2026 – ban on the sale of screw-based and bayonet-based Compact Fluorescent Lamps (the “curly-cue” bulbs).


January 1, 2027 – ban on the sale of pin-based fluorescent lamps (fluorescent tubes and PL lamps)


This ban does NOT require you to remove existing fluorescent bulbs. It does ban the SALE of new fluorescent bulbs starting on those dates. Moving forward, any burned-out bulbs must be replaced with LED bulbs. If you have spare bulbs, you can use those until they run out. 


stephan.c.jones@gmail.com

Learning Opportunities

Racial Justice Workshops


The purpose of these workshops is to equip lay and clergy leaders with shared concepts and vocabulary to recognize racism in our midst and take action to undo interpersonal, systemic, and cultural forms of racism and create communities of liberation where all can thrive.


There are three different workshops being offered in 2026, some for Authorized Ministers and some for both Authorized Ministers and Lay Leaders. 


Click on the links below for descriptions and registration for the following courses:

Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers - Foundations

April 21-22, 2026, 9am - 1pm ET, online via Zoom


Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers & Lay Leaders - Foundations

May 16, 2026, 8:30am - 5:30pm ET, online via Zoom


Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers & Lay Leaders - Renewal: Practicing Anti-Racism Together

June 6, 2026, 8:30am - 5:30pm ET, online via Zoom


Questions about how these workshops relate to Racial Justice requirements many Associations have for Authorized Ministers? Review these Frequently Asked Questions.


Download flyer here.

One Nation, Under Gods

CTS Andre LaCocque Interreligious Lecture and Schlaaman Award

Thursday, March 26 at 6 pm CT


This lecture and award event features Peter Manseau, Lilly Endowment Curator of American Religious History at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, and Dr. Brad Braxton, President of CTS, for a conversation exploring the religious diversity that has shaped American public life.


Register here.


Applied: Faith Formation and Spiritual Practices for Children, Youth, and Adults

Level 2 - begins April 8, 2026


Let us step out in faith to discover the best ways to nurture all ages in faithful Christian discipleship. Faith-forming ministries in today’s congregations mean more than choosing curriculum materials and recruiting volunteers.


  • *Child development research shows us that the Sunday School model is not effective in -passing on the faith in today’s culture.
  • *Volunteers are looking for short-term commitments. Mission and service focuses are desired over study groups.
  • *Parents are insisting on safety policies and their intentional implementation.
  • More and more parents wish to keep their infants and children in the service of worship with them.
  • *People continue to come to church seeking depth and meaning, as well as through their online church experiences.


Email registrar@PATHWAYSTheological.org, with questions or for more information.


Courses beginning April 8 or 9, 2026

Level 1 - What is the Bible? (Dickinson/MBS)* 

*(Introductory Level 1 Bible Course based on The Exploring the Bible Dickinson Series by Rev. Anne Robertson, published by the Massachusetts Bible Society.   

Level 1 - Eco-Theology: Centering Creation in Love                   

Level 1 - Living the Heart of Progressive Christian Theology [Pagán-Banks, Marilyn]

Level 2 - Applied: Faith Formation and Spiritual Practices for Children, Youth, and Adults

Level 3 - Contemporary Theological Perspectives Project [Shaver, Ruth]       


Courses beginning April 15, 2026

Level 1 - Understanding the Bible as a Progressive Christian                 

Level 1 - Variety of Belief within Christianity Today

Level 2 - Small Church Administration                         

Level 3 - Preaching Against Christian Nationalism (Proclaim) [Sanderson, Corey]    

Level 3 - Critical Thinking: Preaching Social Justice and Liberation Theology (Proclaim)

[Salazar Galvis, Diego]        

Level 3 - Supervised Ministry V                              


The UCC History and Polity 12-week course also begins April 15, 2026.


Go to the PATHWAYS website to learn more and to apply for these and other courses.

Summer Academy at Georgetown University

2026 Center on Faith and Justice Summer Academy, Washington, D.C.

June 14-18, 2026


We are currently accepting applications for our 2026 Faith and Justice Summer Academy. At a moment when authoritarian movements are gaining ground and democratic norms are eroding both at home and abroad, we believe that moral and courageous faith leadership is needed more than ever.

 

Since 2022, the Center on Faith and Justice has run a Summer Academy designed specifically for pastors, seminarians, graduate students, and those serving in ministry at the intersection of faith and public life.


The Faith + Justice Certificate Program equips graduate students, seminarians, pastors, and faith leaders with the moral vision and practical skills to engage their faith in civic life and lead their communities in the work of justice. Combining formative content from classroom lectures, workshops, and guest speakers with congressional meetings on Capitol Hill and other experiences in the D.C. area, the certificate program constitutes a transformative, immersive experience that supplements academic learning and faith praxis.

 

This in-person summer academy occurs June 14 -18, 2026. The program cost is $3000, which includes all meals, lodging, and activities.


For more information about the Summer Academy, including how to apply, please visit the Academy website: https://www.faithandjusticeacademy.com/.

2026

Racial Justice Training

Level 1 Racial Justice Training training is a prerequisite to register for Level 2. If you took the Level 1 training with Diane Weibel, she has that information on file. If you took it with another organization, please send her proof of completion.


Level 1 Racial Justice Training Information

Dates: April 7 & 8; August 24 & 26

Level 1 Racial Justice Training Registration


Level 2 Racial Justice Training will use the “Respect and Affirmation” section of Rev. DaVita McAllister’s TARASC spectrum to explore systemic racism and areas of work that require attention to respect and affirm all people.


Level 2 Racial Justice Training Information

Dates: August 11 & 18; September 29 and October 13

Level 2 Racial Justice Training Registration

Calendar At a Glance

Ordinations, Installations, and Ecclesiastical Councils.

Mar 22: Service of Installation for Rev. Lauri Allen. 3:00 pm at St. John United Church of Christ in Kankakee. Eastern Association.

Apr 26: Service of Installation for Rev. Kenneth Jensen. 3:00 pm at St. John United Church of Christ in Arlington Heights. Chicago Metropolitan Association.

May 3: Service of Installation for Rev. Eric F Mason. 3:00 pm at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Crystal Lake. Fox Valley Association.



Meetings

Mar 20-21: Board of Directors Retreat at Pilgrim Park.

Mar 21: CMA Cluster 2 Meeting. 9:00 am at Pastores Brunch.

Mar 23: FVA Council Meeting, 6:30 pm via Zoom.

Mar 26: CMA Cluster 4 Meeting. 7:00 pm at Westchester Community Church.

Apr 2: PA Committee on Ministry Meeting. 9:00 am via Zoom.

Apr 2: Annual Celebration Planning Committee Meeting. 4:00 pm via Zoom.

Apr 6: CMA Cluster 6 Meeting. 7:00 pm via Zoom.

Apr 8: Outdoor Ministries Committee Meeting. 9:30 am via Zoom.

Apr 9: FVA Committee on Ministry Meeting. 9:00 am via Zoom.

Apr 9: CMA Committee on Ministry Meeting. 12:00 pm via Zoom.

Apr 11: Conference Board of Directors Meeting. 9:00 am via Zoom. 

Apr 13: Conference Nominating Meeting. 7:00 pm via Zoom. 

Apr 14: EA Council Meeting. 7:00 pm via Zoom.

Apr 18: Conference HR Meeting. 9:30 am via Zoom. 

Apr 19: WA Council Meeting. 3:30 pm via Zoom.

Apr 20: EA Committee on Ministry Meeting. 9:30 am via Zoom.

Apr 21: Finance Committee Meeting. 9:00 am via Zoom.

Apr 21: WA Committee on Ministry Meeting. 9:00 am via Zoom.

Apr 21: CMA Council Meeting. 6:30 pm via Zoom.


Association Spring Meetings

Apr 18: Western Association Spring Meeting at First Congregational in Canton at 10:00 am.


May 16: Chicago Metropolitan Association Spring Meeting at Abundant Grace UCC in Homewood at 9:00 am.

Employment Opportunities

Western Springs, First Congregational Church seeks FT Director of Youth Ministry/Associate Pastor

Please let us know if you have a job opening you would like to share,

and also update us once the position is filled. Contact Sarah Lohrbach.

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