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Convention Offering for Hurricane Relief
Episcopal Relief & Development assists in Haiti, eastern U.S.
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Bishop Lee announced this week that the offering at the diocesan convention Eucharist on November 19 will benefit Episcopal Relief & Development's Hurricane Matthew Response Fund.
Episcopal Relief & Development is providing technical assistance to local partners in the areas affected by Hurricane Matthew. "Due to the power outages and communications challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, information about the scale of the storm's impact is coming in slowly," said Abagail Nelson, Episcopal Relief & Development's senior vice president for programs. "From what we are seeing so far, the damage is extensive in a number of areas and it will take a long time, even years, for many of these places to recover."
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Holy Land Pilgrimage with Bishop Lee May 2017
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Bishop Lee in the Old City of Jerusalem in 2011
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Bishop Jeffrey D. Lee and the Very Rev. Dominic Barrington, dean of St. James Cathedral, will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from May 9-20, 2017. The trip will include visits to the Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and other sites of Jesus' earthly ministry.
The cost of the trip is $4249, which includes airfare from Chicago to Tel Aviv, accommodations, meals, transportation, and other fees. A deposit of $500 is due by October 31. Download a brochure and talk with Dean Barrington via email or at 312.622.6808 to learn more.
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Desayunos Otoñales con el Obispo
"En la Diócesis de Chicago, estamos en el negociode transformación," dice el Obispo Lee. "Realmente, en la iglesia, estamosenel negocio del cambio de vida de las personas en Cristo."
Este otoño, únete con el obispo para desayunar y conversar sobre el ministerio de la diócesis y del trabajo al que Dios nos está llamando. Para confirmar su asistencia, por favor póngase en contacto con la Asociada para el Desarrollo de Recursos Shay Craig por correo electronico, o llámala al 312.751.3576.
Por favor, únete con el Obispo Lee el sábado 22 de octubre, de 8:30-10:30am en la iglesia Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, en Waukegan, para la oración y la conversación. Habrá interpretación al español. Antes de asistir a un desayuno, se le sugiere mirar un video de Obispo Lee en la que comparte sus pensamientos sobre "para que es una diócesis."
Para más información, contacta al Rev. Victor Conrado vía texto al 312-342-3570 o envía un correo electrónico a [email protected]
Breakfast Gatherings with Bishop Lee
New dates added for 2017
"In the Diocese of Chicago, we're in the transformation business," says Bishop Lee. "We really are in the business in the church of changing people's lives in Christ."
This fall, join the bishop for breakfast and conversation about the ministry of the diocese and the work to which God is calling us. To RSVP, please contact Associate for Resource Development Shay Craig via email or call her at 312.751.3576.
Before attending a breakfast, you are encouraged to view a video from Bishop Lee in which he shares his thoughts on "what a diocese is for."
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Wisdom and Reflections: ECW Fall Retreat October 29-30 at DeKoven Center
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Episcopal Charities and Community Services 57th Annual Bishop's Ball Friday, November 4
Episcopal Charities and Community Services (ECCS) invite you to the 57th Annual Bishop's Ball honoring former Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, and the Rev. Jim Steen, former director of ministries in the Diocese of Chicago
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Antiracism Training Opportunities
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Digital Ministry Workshop November 5 at St. James Commons
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United Thank Offering Fall Ingathering
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2016 Diocesan Convention Preview
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Register Now for Diocesan Convention
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2016 Diocesan Convention
 Convention is the annual business meeting of the diocese, during which we conduct elections, vote on the next year's budget, propose resolutions and hear reports from across our diocese and the globe. Participants include clergy of the diocese and elected lay representatives from each congregation and many visitors. More than 500 people attend the convention each year.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
- September 30: Certification of Delegates forms were due. Please contact Karin Gutierrez with certification questions.
- September 30: Reports from Commissions, Committees and Task Forces were due.
- October 31: Last day for online registration at $75. Last day for reception tickets at $50.
- November 1: Online registration closed. Please plan to register for convention and reception onsite ($100 for Convention, $75 for reception)
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Fall Publication Schedule
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 Tuesday at noon. Please send news about your congregation's ministry, mission and events to Jen Boyle-Tucker.
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| Learning Opportunities |
Centering Prayer Workshop October 15 in Lisle 
On October 15, Contemplative Outreach Chicago will offer its fifth annual introductory workshop at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois. The workshop will include a session led by the Rev. William Redfield, a retired Episcopal priest from the Diocese of Central New York.
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Refugee One Workshop for Congregations Sunday, October 23
Join RefugeeOne at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago on Sunday, October 23 from 1-4:30 pm for an interfaith workshop on how congregations can help people fleeing war and persecution.
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Heart Strength for the Care Giver
October 29 at Bishop Anderson House
 Bishop Anderson House invites all care givers to attend Heart Strength for the Care Giver, a workshop on spiritual resiliency practices October 29 from 10 am - 2 pm. The Rev. Lisa Senuta will lead the event at Bishop Anderson House's newly renovated offices near Rush University Medical Center. A light lunch and parking are included. To register for $25, call (312) 563-4825 or visit the website. |
Orient Retreat for Adult Youth Leaders
October 28 - 29 at the Nicholas Center Adult youth leaders of the diocese are invited to attend the Orient Retreat to explore the needs of our youth, what we hope to accomplish in our ministries, and practical resources. The retreat will also provide participants with time to reflect.
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| Congregation and Community News |
Music Makes Community Practice Group Informational meeting October 20
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"Just Mercy" Author Bryan Stevenson at NIU
Free lecture on October 24
 The lecture will be held at the Carl Sandburg Auditorium in the Holmes Student Center at Northern Illinois University. Grace Place will host a reception from 4:45 pm - 6 pm. Free parking is available at lots across the campus. Please call the Rev. Amy Fallon, campus pastor, 815.901.3614 for more information. |
Islam and Muslims in the Global Context October 25 at St. Andrew's, Downers Grove
 St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Downers Grove will host "Conversations that Matter: Islam and Muslims in the Current Global Context" on Tuesday, October 25 at 7 pm. The talk will be led by Scott C. Alexander, Ph.D., associate professor of Islamic Studies and director, Catholic-Muslim Studies at Catholic Theological Union. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more.
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Save the Date: Men's Pre-Lenten Retreat February 10 - 11 at DeKoven Center 
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Around the Diocese
Emmanuel Episcopal in Rockford will present lunchtime concerts every Thursday in October from 12 - 1 pm. Lunch can be ordered by calling 815.603.0255 or guests may bring their own.
St. Peter's Sycamore will host Dr. John Sherer, organist for the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, on October 18 for a concert to benefit Tanzania Development Support. The concert begins at 7 pm and a reception will follow.
St. John's, Chicago will host its Maker's Mart Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23. Local artists and artisans offer items handmade from recycled materials. The event includes music and homemade soup and chili. Brent House will host a screening of Julio of Jackson Heights followed by a Q&A session with the director on Thursday, October 27 at 5:30 pm. The event is co-sponsored by the University of Chicago Center for Identity & Inclusion. A light supper will be served; please RSVP. Learn more.
St. Philip's, Palatine will host its "Annual Auction" Saturday, November 5 at 6:30 pm to benefit outreach programs. Heavy hors d'ouevres and beverages will be served.
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| Job Openings |
| Visit the website for a full list of clergy openings and lay employee openings. |
| Save the Dates |
View the website homepage for a listing of upcoming 2016 diocesan events including:
- Hispanic Liturgy at St. James Cathedral: October 15
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Fierce Conversations at St. James Commons: January 17 - 18
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One Day Fierce Conversations Training at St. James Commons: March 11
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Episcopal Youth Event: July 10 - 14, 2017 at the University of Oklahoma
2018 General Convention
The 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church will take place in Austin, Texas July 5 - 13, 2018. Learn more. |
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