General eNewsletter | June 15, 2022
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Online Diocesan Convention on November 19
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The Standing Committee, in consultation with Bishop-elect Paula Clark, has determined that the 2022 Diocesan Convention will be held online on November 19.
“We are looking forward to a large, joyful consecration and gathering on September 17 to celebrate Bishop-elect Paula. With the amount of diocesan and staff resources necessary to host the consecration, we have decided that it is necessary to have Diocesan Convention virtually this year,” said Standing Committee President Anne Jolly. “While we always prefer to gather together in person, the joy of the consecration will carry us forward as we utilize the experiences of the past few years to have another effective online convention.”
The diocese held successful online diocesan conventions on Zoom in 2020 and 2021. As diocesan bishop, Clark will chair the 2022 convention.
More information about the 185th Annual Convention, including calls for nominations, resolutions, registration and certification of delegates, will be published later this summer.
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St. Luke's, Evanston Helps Lead Interfaith Reparations Effort
On Monday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Evanston participated in a community event to launch Evanston’s Interfaith Reparations Effort. Clergy, elected officials and reparations stakeholders, including 16 houses of worship, have rallied behind the effort to support Evanston’s reparations initiative for truth and healing.
“We are well aware that no matter what we do and raise, it will not be enough to overcome the last centuries of harm done and continuing to be done to Black Evanstonians, much less Black Americans. But it is a first step in good faith, a confession, material repentance and love of neighbor as our traditions, each in their own way, empower and instruct us to do,” said the Rev. Kathryn Banakis, rector of St. Luke's.
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DACA Anniversary Action Alert
In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, the Office of Government Relations (OGR) urges Episcopalians to take action to support DACA recipients and provide them a pathway to legal status. Learn how to get involved.
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Chicago Pride Parade: March with the Diocese of Chicago
Sunday, June 26 at 12 pm
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On June 26, the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago will join the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches to march in this year's Chicago Pride Parade. The parade kicks off at noon from Montrose Avenue and Broadway in Uptown and ends near the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park.
Pride Celebrations Around the Diocese
Congregations participating in Pride celebrations outside of Chicago are invited to share their plans for future newsletters. Email Jen Boyle Tucker with dates, times and who to contact for more information.
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Camp Chicago Registration is Open
Get ready for the best week of the year!
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Camp Chicago is back for the summer of 2022 at Camp Stronghold in Oregon, Illinois and registration is now open for campers ages 7-15 and Leaders in Training (ages 16-17). Sessions are scheduled for the following weeks:
- Session 1: June 26 - July 1*
- Session 2: July 3 - July 8*
- Session 3: July 10 - July 15
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A Season of Prayer for Revival
Daily prayers available online and by email
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has invited Episcopalians to mark the season after Pentecost with 30 days of prayer leading up to and including the 80th General Convention in Baltimore, Maryland.
“A Season of Prayer for Revival”—from June 12 through July 11—will feature daily prayers drawn from the Book of Common Prayer. Individuals can sign up online to receive the prayers and inspirational messages via email. The prayers will also be posted daily on the social media accounts of The Episcopal Church and Forward Movement.
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Next month, General Convention will consider legislation related to the Church Pension Group (CPG) and will elect new members of the organization's board. CPG will host a virtual conversation with its leadership, on June 16 from 11 am to noon. Learn more and register.
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Poor People's Campaign National Gathering June 18 in DC
Episcopalians invited to gather June 17
Episcopalians are invited to gather the day before at the Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St. NW, Washington, D.C.) for food, fellowship, prayer and preparation. For details and registration, click here.
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Province V Workshop: How to Start a Gun Violence Prevention Ministry
Wednesday, June 22, from 6-7 pm Central on Zoom
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Mediation Skills Training
August 1-5 at St. Mark's, Glen Ellyn
The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center will host a summer session of its Mediation Skills Training Institute (MSTI) for Church Leaders August 1-5 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn. MSTI training helps clergy and lay leaders deal more effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict. For more information contact the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center at 630-627-0507.
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EfM Groups Begin in September and January
Education for Ministry (EfM), a four-year adult formation program developed by the School of Theology at the University of the South, is recruiting for the 2022-2023 year. EfM provides lay people with a theological education that supports their faith and helps them to connect that faith to their daily lives. The facilitator-led program is flexible and portable, with groups meeting around the U.S. and globally.
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CDC Guidelines for High Community Transmission
Several Illinois counties now in "high" community level
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Cook County Health Community Vaccination Sites
Free COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone 5 and up at locations across Cook County. Visit MyShotCookCounty.com to learn more.
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Spring Publication Schedule
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From September through June we publish both a general email newsletter and Leadership News, a publication for lay leaders and clergy in the Diocese of Chicago, on alternate Wednesdays.
The deadline to submit items to be included is noon on the Tuesday before publication. Please send news about your congregation's ministry, mission and events to Jen Boyle-Tucker.
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