IGRC Events-full
October 17, 2018
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Bishop to host meetings on 2019 General Conference
Bishop Frank J. Beard has announced he will host meetings throughout the Illinois Great Rivers Conference discussing the three plans which have been offered as plans for A Way Forward with regard to the issues of human sexuality and unity.
The following six sites have been confirmed:
- Sunday, Nov. 11 -- Edwardsville St. Johns UMC, 4 to 6 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 12 -- Jacksonville Grace UMC, 4 to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 15 -- Marion First UMC, 7 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 17 -- Chatsworth UMC, 10 a.m. to noon
- Sunday, Nov. 18 -- Peoria First UMC, 4 to 6 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 19 -- Arthur UMC, 6 to 8 p.m.
If you are planning to attend one of the General Conference briefing sessions, Bishop Beard is asking that you register in advance as a courtesy to our venue host. We are wanting to have adequate seating for those wanting to attend.
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Beard to preach Cartwright sermon
Bishop Frank J. Beard will be the preacher at this year's Annual Cartwright Memorial Sermon on Sunday, Oct. 21 at Peter Cartwright UMC in Pleasant Plains.
The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. and is sponsored by the church and the IGRC Commission on Archives and History.
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National Prison Summit
Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century will host the National Prison Summit on Mass Incarceration Oct. 25-27 at the Cathedral of Praise Church of God in Christ in Nashville, Tenn.
SBC21 National Prison Summit on Mass Incarceration is identifying and providing transformative training, awareness and resource services to appropriate the passionate and transformative ideas of John Wesley’s prison ministry and reform programs to annual conferences and communities across the Country. The goal is to equip and encourage congregations with fundamental strategies on how to reach and engage persons who have been impacted by incarceration.
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Ignition Middle School Conference
Registration is now open for Ignition, a conference for middle school students grades 6 to 8, which will be held at Troy UMC on Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Speakers for the day include Sue Busler, Paul Fernandes, and Andrew Spainhour. Harvest will be leading worship. Students will be challenged to grow in faith and live for Jesus. The schedule for the day includes music, worship, fun, seminars, lunch, snack breaks.
Register before Oct. 13 to receive a free Ignition T-Shirt. Find out more by contacting Clint Benesh (618-210-5493) or by visiting
the
Ignition Conference website.
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Webinar: Ten Strategies for Connecting Young Adults
The IGRC Young Adult Committee will be hosting a webinar,
Ten Strategies for Connecting Young Adults in Your Congregation
on Thursday, Nov. 15, beginning at 2 p.m.
The webinar will be led by Rev. Jennie Edwards Bertrand and Roxy Twaddle. Bertrand is pastor of a four-year old church plant, Hope Church, reaching millennials in Bloomington-Normal. Hope Church was planted by the Wesley Foundation at Illinois State University. Roxy Twaddle is the co-director of the Wesley Foundation at Illinois State University, where you can find her on Sunday nights equipping a vibrant student leadership team and growing Pulse worship.
Registration is underway. There is no cost for the webinar.
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Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation
The 2019 Five-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation will be April 28-May 3 at King’s House Retreat and Renewal Center in Belleville.
The theme for the 2019 Academy is
“Peace”-ing Together a Broken World. Faculty speakers are Bishop Hee-Soo Jung and Dr. Amy Oden. For more information, visit www.igrc.org/fiveday.
Registration begins Nov. 1 at: www.igrc.org/fiveday2019.
The Five-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation, is a program of Upper Room® Ministries, for clergy and laity which provides a daily rhythm of prayer, worship, Eucharist, learning and reflection, in the context of Christian community. Faculty speakers this year are: Bishop Hee Soo Jung, and Dr. Amy Oden.
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Safe Sanctuaries - Best Practices
A Safe Sanctuaries – Best Practices training workshop will be held at Raymond Community of Faith, 418 N Springfield Rd., Raymond, on Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to noon.
This workshop is designed for churches seeking to develop or update a Safe Sanctuaries policy, but can also be used for training in best practices for leaders in ministry with children, youth, or vulnerable adults.
Topics to be covered include: what to include in a policy, how to report suspected child or elder abuse, and best practices for participation in a congregation by a registered sex offender.
This FREE workshop is supported by your apportionment giving. Registration is encouraged by Dec 1 at https://igrc-reg.brtapp.com/SafeSanctuariesRaymond to ensure sufficient seating and materials. Presenter will be Beth Fender, IGRC Coordinator of Discipleship and New Streams.
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Upcoming Certified Lay Minister training weekends
The CLM Coordinating Team has announced the fall 2018 schedule for CLM training. All modules will be held at Little Grassy Camp near Makanda (Carbondale area) in the Cache River District.
Persons interested in the IGRC training to become a CLM must first meet one of the following requirements:
- Be or become a Certified Lay Servant.
- Have previously completed License School.
- Have completed one year of seminary studies.
Links for registration once they become alive:
Module 2, Part 1
(Registration begins Monday, Oct. 8, and ends Saturday, Oct. 27)
Module 1
(Registration begins Monday, Oct. 29, and ends Saturday, Nov. 17)
Module 2, Part 2
(Registration begins Monday, Oct. 29, and ends Saturday, Nov. 17)
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Applications are being accepted for the 2019-20 Intern Program.
Prospective interns, mentors, and host churches/ministries will find application materials and a handbook to answer most of your questions at
www.igrc.org/interns. Priority deadline is Jan. 15. Final deadline is March 1.
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Kewanee plans Reunion Sunday
Kewanee First UMC is hosting a Reunion Sunday, Oct. 28.
The church is extending an invitation to all who have previously worshipped with them or have served as a pastor.
Worship begins at 9 a.m. followed by a fellowship time.
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Covenant Keepers 2019
Regency Conference Center, O'Fallon
Speakers: Dr. Mark Rutland, Dr. Joy Moore
Registration Opens Nov. 1
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Senior High NOW Retreat
March 1-3, 2019
Details and Registration Coming Soon
Carlinville
$140 per person
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United Methodist Center Contact Information
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USPS (U.S. Postal Service)
P.O. Box 19207, Springfield, IL 62794-9207
Office Phone: 217-529-2040
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UPS and FedEx deliveries only use the street address:
United Methodist Center
5900 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, IL 62711
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