Christmas Greetings from Bishop Hopkins |
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Bishop Hopkins and his wife Elaine wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from downtown Chicago!
"It seems like everyone recognizes our need for God’s love this year. And the Good News is that God in Jesus Christ—Emmanuel—is with us! Joy to the world!"
Watch Bishop Hopkins video greeting below. Click here to read the text.
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The NIC Board of Ordained Ministry Recruitment Team is working to highlight God’s persistent calling of all servants to lives of holiness and ministry, and some servants to the set-apart ministry of the ordained.
This year they're highlighting the season of Epiphany and offering resources that could be used in worship on January 2 or 9. Clergy are encouraged to share your own call story, reflecting on the call of Mary, Elizabeth, John the Baptist and the Magi, or the joyful response of the shepherds to the angels’ proclamation and their experience of the good news of Christmas.
If you would like to review liturgical resources (prayer, call to worship, Scripture, song), or need a video resource that could be played during live or virtual worship, please reply to [email protected].
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The Fellowship of Asian Americans of the Northern Illinois Conference (FAA)
Wishes All
a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year!
“Emmanuel, God is
with Us”
The FAA had a wonderful Advent Celebration on Dec. 10 at First Korean UMC in Wheeling. Five Asian churches participated with their choirs and soloists, as the group worshiped with many Asain American clergy and laity. Click to read more from a local Korean media channel.
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Communicator's Corner
Please note there will be no eNews Dec. 29. The next eNews will be sent Jan. 5, 2022. Also, the NIC office will be closed Dec. 27 and Dec. 31. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
~NIC Communications Team
Apportionment Deadline
A friendly reminder that the deadline to pay apportionments is approaching quickly. Be sure to check your Prosper account at app.prosperumc.com before the year is over. As United Methodists, we are committed to connectional giving, and our primary way of doing that is through apportioned giving. By being a faithful 100% church, you allow the United Methodist faith to continue to grow around the world and here at home. Help spread our ministry and mission by catching up on your apportionments payment today. Find more information about apportionments, visit umcnic.org/apportionments.
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Around the Conference
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NIC UMW Mission u - (Jan. 21 - 23) at Rockford: Christ UMC. “There’s Far More Than Meets the Eye." Mission u is presented by United Methodist Women for all (children, youth, men and women). Organizers will offer several adult classes, hybrid (in person & online). Fees are $45 for an in-person adult (lunch included), $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.
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2022 District Leadership Training Events: Click dates for details.
Around the Connection
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Human Relations Day - (Jan. 16) You are invited to be a part of building beloved community with your gifts on Human Relations Day, January 16, or a day of your choosing. Your contributions spark hope, develop skills and reimagine neighborhoods. Please give generously! Find resources to help your church celebrate this Special Sunday in the Pastor and Leader's Kit. Download resources.
Save the Date
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United Media Resource Center |
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Click here for a list of Safe Sanctuaries resources that can be mailed to your church or home address.
Please note the UMRC is closed from December 18 - January 2.
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