Showing Appreciation for Pastors Throughout October
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, an opportunity to recognize the pastors and clergy who serve congregations and communities throughout the year. From writing a personal…
Location: Multiple locations across the conference
NIC DAY Youth Leader Fall 2024 Gatherings
Calling all NIC youth leaders! The NIC's Discipling Anti-racist Youth (DAY) leadership team is sponsoring district-wide youth leader get-togethers throughout the month of November. These get-togethers are informal gatherings around a table, enjoying a meal together and discussing ways in which we can support one another and help build connections with other youth leaders and youth ministry programs in our respective districts.
Please see the list of locations and dates below to gather with members from your respective district! And please note, that you are welcome to attend ANY of these gatherings; if it's easier for you to go to another district on that date, then please do so!
We will cover a portion or all of the cost for the meals or refreshments.
Locations:
- Prairie Central: Sat., Nov. 16, 4 p.m.
Come for an ice cream at Colonial Cafe, 1625 E. Main Street (rt. 64), St. Charles
Led by Deacon Sharon Rice at Naperville: Community UMC. - Prairie North: Sat., Nov. 2, 1 p.m.
Come and join us for lunch at This is It Eatery, 109 S. Galena Ave., Freeport
Led by Deacon Sharon Rice at Naperville: Community UMC. - Prairie South: Sat., Nov. 16, 11 a.m.
Brunch meet-up at Red Apple,1130 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, meal provided by DAY Team.
Led by Rev. Seamus Enright, Ottawa: First UMC - Lake North: Tues., Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m.
Meet-up at Park Ridge: First UMC, 418 W. Touhy, Park Ridge and then walk to Panera Bread together
Led by Deaconess Catherine Inserra of Park Ridge: First UMC - Lake South: Sat., Nov. 9, 10 a.m.
Meet-up at Starbucks, 1174 E. 55th St., Chicago
Led by Monique Reed, of Chicago: Resurrection UMC