Annual Conference Starts Today! |
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The 183rd Northern Illinois Annual Conference opens today, Wed., June 8 and runs through Friday, June 10.
Worship Schedule:
June 8 at 1:30 pm - Memorial Service
June 9 at 8:45 am - Retirement Service
June 10 at 1:30 pm - Commissioning and Ordination Service
More info:
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Pre-Conference Briefings: To view the recorded pre-conference briefing click here.
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Legislation and Historical documents: Assignments for legislative sections and document groupings along with the legislation packet are posted online at umcnic.org/AC2022docs. Legislative sections are Wednesday at 7 pm.
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Updates and News: Visit umcnic.org/AC2022.
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2nd Annual Rally Against Racism
With recent racially motivated violence and deadly attacks in the news, once again we come together in solidarity to stand against hate and racism.
Last summer, the NIC Annual Conference Shepherding Team (ACST) and the Anti-racism Task Force (ARTF) joined together to spearhead a way for churches to visibly show their commitment “to live out the conviction that racism is incompatible with Christian teaching.”
Several churches participated by holding rallies in a variety of different ways. Churches were encouraged to be creative and hold Do-it-Yourself or DIY rallies. Click here to watch a video from last summer's rallies.
Join with churches across the Northern Illinois Conference this summer (May through September) to Rally Against Racism. Learn more and sign up today.
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AC Mission Challenge
The NIC Board of Global Ministries is coordinating with the Midwest Mission Distribution Center (MMDC) to organize its fill-the-truck collection drive for the most needed items at this time.
Drop off your donations at the MMDC truck located in the east parking lot outside the Schaumburg Convention Center during Annual Conference on Wed., June 8, 11 am - 4 pm and Thurs., June 9, 7 am - 2 pm.
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Communicator's Corner
Racial Justice Prayer & Action Challenge
The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) recently launched the Racial Justice Prayer & Action Challenge, which starts on Juneteenth. Check out the resource webpage which now features weekly prayers and litanies, and will soon include French, Korean, Spanish, and Tagalog translations. Click here for more details.
Permissions Extended for Worship Materials
As churches continue online worship, the United Methodist Publishing House is extending full permission to all churches for use of its copyrighted worship materials indefinitely. This permission does not extend to events other than worship services. Read the press release.
Different Drummers: Kids Above All Back-to-School Drive
Since 1894, Kids Above All (formerly ChildServ) has placed the safety, well-being, and education of kids above everything else. Beginning June 20 and running through the summer, you can help ensure that the hundreds of kids in their care have the supplies they need to succeed this school year through the agency's annual backpack drive. Watch the latest Different Drummers highlighting the campaign.
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Mark your calendar
Around the Conference
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Juneteenth Celebrations - First UMC in Orland Park is celebrating Juneteenth during their weekend services on June 18-19. Worship times: Saturday at 4 pm, Sunday at 9 & 11 am. Livestream at 9 am. Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Norval I. Brown. Download the flyer for more information. Trinity Church in Mt. Prospect and the b.r.e.a.t.h.e community are hosting a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 18 from 3 - 7 pm. Click here for more information.
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NIC Early Response Team (ERT) Training: Dates: Thurs., June 16 and Fri., June 17 from 7 - 9 pm for virtual recertification training. Cost: Free. A new member basic ERT training class will take place Sat., June 25 at First UMC in Morris from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Cost: $20. Click for details. If you are interested in either class, please contact NIC Disaster Coordinator Colin Monk at monks5@comcast.net.
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Safe Sanctuaries Training - The Northern Illinois Conference is offering six training options this summer to help meet our goal of ensuring safe spaces in our churches. The training is being offered both online via zoom and in person. For dates, more information, and to register, click here. **This free training is an alternate for those who cannot participate in other training options and does not include a background check. For videos, policies, FAQs, downloads, and more resources, visit umcnic.org/safesanctuaries.
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Speaker Series: Race, America, and the Church - (June 23) 12 - 1:30 pm via Zoom. The Northern Illinois Conference, in partnership with the Indiana Conference and other groups, is pleased to host the second webinar of the 2022 Speaker Series with the topic "Unafraid: Stand up for Social Justice." Speakers: Rev. Derrek Belase, Rev. David Lagos-Fonseca, Rev. Dana Neuhasuer, Rev. Brian Tillman, & Rev. Kathy L. Williams. Moderator: Rev. Pamela Pirtle. Representatives from different conferences will discuss what the local church and their conferences are doing to address racism. Register and learn more, here.
Around the Connection
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Peace with Justice Sunday - (June 12) Half of the funds collected for this Special Sunday offering provide grants to local churches, districts, conferences, and other affiliated organizations that advocate for peace with justice. The other fifty percent of the offering remains in our annual conference to develop local peace with justice ministries. Click here for a promotional toolkit and resources.
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United Media Resource Center
Moving to New Location
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Hi friends!
I am retiring as director of the United Media Resource Center but the UMRC will continue operating in a new location and under new management! It is moving to a ministry center located in Springfield, IL and will be run by volunteers. I will be spending many hours in the transition period and beyond to help things go as smoothly as possible. I am so excited and thankful that the UMRC will continue after my retirement to be of service to you who faithfully serve and who pursue spiritual growth!
Please note that the services of the UMRC will be paused in June and July to make transitional changes. Items will not be mailed in the transition period.
During the two-month transition time . . .
- In June and July, continue returning resources to the UMRC at the usual address: United Media Resource Center, P.O. Box 19207. Springfield, IL 62794-9207.
- If you have overdue UMRC resources that are not being used this summer, please get them returned.
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Explore the UMRC online catalog for ideas for fall programming. Resources will not be sent in June or July but you can request resources during the transition time using the online catalog.
- Pray for the UMRC - for a smooth transition into the future and for its volunteers.
- Be on the lookout for more details and information that will be released during the transition period.
Blessings!
Jill Stone
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