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This is an index to articles that appeared in the 2003 weekly Northern Illinois Conference edition of the
United Methodist Reporter.
To view an article, click on the month in which it appeared or the article title.
To view an index of last year's articles, click on 2002.
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New Reporter tabloid format will make its debut on Jan. 9 (December 26)
Youth seminar at UN will be March 27-31 (December 26)
Rosecrance Foundation reaches halfway to $4m goal (December 26)
Humboldt Park UMC continues to serve homeless against odds (December 19)
Young adults sought to become US-2 missionaries (December 19)
Virtual 'God squad' heps Harvey police fight crime, defuse tensions (December 12)
Deadline for conference materials is Feb. 1 (December 12)
Marcy-Newberry puts new van to work (December 5)
89 youths seek ‘Heroes’ at Elgin District retreat (December 5)
Special Session approves $7.6m budget for 2004 (November 28)
Rainbow Covenant books available (November 28)
Council urges churches to share VBS material (November 28)
55 NIC students receive financial aid (November 21)
Board of Ordained Ministry offers scholarships for ministerial students, promising candidates (November 21)
NIC sends $29,000 to India ReConnect projects (November 21)
Hemenway opens medical supply loan closet (November 21)
Oregon capital campaign helps strengthen spiritual commitment (November 14)
Special Session will vote on 2004 budget (November 14)
Let us marvel in God's abundant mercy, grace (November 14)
19 congregations set forth on 3-year redevelopment (November 7)
5 Bishops share 'hope' at Downers Grove forum (November 7)
BMCR honors 40 persons from 20 churches at Lay Academy Awards (November 7)
150 junior high youths participate in rally that's 'Out of this World' (October 31)
110 years of deaf ministry celebrated (October 31)
GBGM Senegal Mission consultationis Nov. 14-15 (October 31)
Children need tools to succeed as Christians (October 24)
Bishop's last bus tour goes from west to east (October 24)
NIC joins Vision UMC in suit against Long Grove (October 17)
21 Lay Criers commissioned by Chicago Northwestern District (October 10)
500 protest O'Hare seizure of cemeteries (October 10)
NIC churches to celebrate ministry of laity on Sunday, Oct. 19 (October 10)
684 take part in Youth Outreach (October 3)
Data explain impact of faith on finances (October 3)
The posture of grace (September 26)
NIC to run Igniting Ministry TV commercials in September (September 19)
In celebration of the polity of John Wesley (September 19)
Mission fair, bus tour showcase Conference outreach ministries (September 12)
Oct. 5-8 tour will visit NIC mission sites
VIM Extravaganza to be presented at Sept. 28 mission fair
2 programs designed to start new churches, revitalize existing ones (September 12)
Clair Christian field of dreams turns into senior-citizen housing (September 5)
Pastors lead Chicago day laborers protest (September 5)
Stewardship is at heart of the Wesleyan revival (September 5)
57 attend 31st Pembroke Institute (August 29)
Vision UMC files lawsuit against Long Grove (August 29)
'Been there, done that' more than slick lingo (August 29)
Ivanhoe filled with kids all summer (August 22)
For ‘Doc,’ joy was in giving and seeing lives transformed (August 22)
ChildServ kids get golf lessons from Kaufman (August 22)
UMW School of Christian Mission draws 350 persons for drive-in day (August 15)
Lessons on sharing learned early in life (August 15)
Centro Mi Pueblo extends helping hand to Hispanics in LaSalle area (August 1)
11 congregations receive Bishop's ecumenical award (August 1)
Holy Covenant dedicates Peace Pole (July 25)
UMW cashes in 1.5 million Campbell's labels to get van for Marcy-Newberry (July 25)
First Korean to build in Wheeling (July 18)
NIC gets $43,100 matching grant for September television advertising (July 11)
NIC reduces Reporter pages to cut 2003 spending (July 11)
NIC takes part in Hispanic Justice Ministries conference (July 11)
Individuals, churches recognized for mission, ministry (July 4)
Northern Illinois delegation explores Deacon role (July 4)
Immigrant/refugee fund awards $40,000 to CASP (July 4)
Mandel co-hosts introduction of eAngel (July 4)
Naperville Grace sends 111 on Habitat work trip to Tennessee (June 27)
Broadway imbibes only 'fair-trade coffee' (June 27)
Foundation grant applications available (June 27)
ORM opens new Wesley Woods accommodations (June 27)
Annual Conference gives $108,854 for Millennial Challenge (June 20)
NIC elects 24 to General, Jurisdictional Conferences, diverse delegation dedicated to inclusiveness (June 20)
Sprague issues call for real 'holy conferencing' (June 13)
CCFA hopes to lower spending by $500,000 (June 13)
Myron McCoy named president of Saint Paul School of Theology (June 6)
Kelsey-Powells renew vows for 25th anniversary, and raise $1,250 for The Millennial Challenge (June 6)
Sign is 'For Sale' (June 6)
Northbrook raises most money at ChildServ walk (June 6)
Anti-Gambling Task Force isues alert (June 6)
Keagy grants $8,000 to LaMoille child care (June 6)
Broadway receives grant for 'Gather' arts program (June 6)
Marcy-Newbery Auxiliary fashion show raises $35,000 (June 6)
BMCR music workshop draws from 24 churches (June 6)
150 gather at Naperville Grace for 2nd annual ‘Blessing of Bikes’ (May 30)
NIC to host regional 2nd Step Training on June 28 (May 30)
Southlawn hosts 'Southern Connection' (May 30)
Outdoor Ministries offers camping for all ages (May 30)
Temple children sell flower pots, bird houses to benefit Millennial Challenge (May 23)
Church Builders Call: Marengo expansion will connect church with former parsonage (May 16)
United Methodists help organize Lake County citizen action group
(May 9)
M&Ms: They're plain and I love 'em (May 2)
27 NIC youths travel to NYC to learn about 'Just war, just peace' (May 2)
Nueva Vida celebrates 'Life in the Spirit' (May 2)
Pastor puckers up for pig after kids bring in $1,900 (May 2)
Manhattan gathers 'bunnies' (May 2)
11 UM congregations participate in formation of DuPage United (April 25)
Deadline extended for nominations of laity delegates (April 25)
Lay, clergy Conference members are raising $250 each (April 18)
NIC has lost one of its own in War on Iraq (April 18)
Member of First UMC, Downers Grove, has been in Baghdad witnessing to Iraqis (April 18)
ETS alums celebrate 130th anniversary (April 11)
Bishop protests near White House, meets with UN’s Annan in NYC (April 11)
Fourth St. UMC, Aurora, holds Sunday prayer vigils (April 11)
Foundation elects Nicol as president (April 4)
Church of Incarnation dialogue with Muslims leads to letter to President protesting Ifaq war (April 4)
150 turn out for workshop on technology (April 4)
Indo-Pak Christians react to Singh's challenge after 15 murders in Pakistan (April 4)
Broadway CommUNITY Dinner combines chlie with anti-radcism education (April 4)
Gambling Task Force issues 'Action Alert' to call Governor (April 4)
RUM seeks volunteers for rehab work on Victorian house (April 4)
Pray for peace! (March 28)
St. Andrew decides to 'Go Latino!' (March 21)
Retreat ministries will be ‘Under God’s Roof’ (March 21)
Our obsession with violence will ultimately be our undoing (March 21)
Manhattan’s Palm Sunday turning into Bunny Sunday (March 21)
Board of Higher Education scholarship deadline is April 15 (March 21)
After almost 4½ years, Barrington UMC worships in its own building (March 14)
Don't trivialize Lent with minor sacrifice (March 7)
By Roger Curless, Northern Illinois Conference Lay Leader
United Methodists take part in interfaith rally against war (March 7)
Gillham elected UVC president (March 7)
Faith Passage encourages young theologians (March 7)
Heresy complaints dismissed against Bishop Sprague (Feb. 28)
Supervisory Response to Complaints Against Bishop C. Joseph Sprague
Bishop Sprague's comments on the heresy charges
Bishop responds to dismissal of charges
Clergy, laity gather to support Bishop, applaud decision (Feb. 28)
Foundation awards 12 grants (Feb. 28)
4-year string broken, NIC pays 85% of General apportionment (Feb. 21)
'High Alert' for Muslim Holy Days greeted us?! (Feb. 21)
Candidates sought for General, Jurisdictional delegates (Feb. 21)
Chicago Wesley receives grant for Igniting Ministry advertising (Feb. 14)
Antioch's Curl attacked at home by intruder (Feb. 14)
LaSalle Grace answers Upper Room prayer line (Feb. 7)
Ingleside-Whitfield dedicates Harley's Haven for youths (Feb. 7)
Crandall completes 20th consecutive year as volunteer at Appalachia Service Project (Feb. 7)
2 Districts to conduct Valentine Youth Dance at Glenview UMC (Feb. 7)
Phoebe's Place honored as 'Hidden Neighborhood Jewel' by Jewel-Osco (Jan. 31)
Local pastors, associate members to gather Feb. 8, March 1 (Jan. 31)
‘Using Technology Tools in Worship and Education’ seminar is March 8 (Jan. 24)
University student designs stewardship drive (Jan. 24)
Fernwood receives grant for older adult ministry (Jan. 24)
UMH&S introduces SeniorFITness Jan. 30 (Jan. 24)
McCabe announces deadlines to submit materials for June Annual Conference (Jan. 17)
Aurora Shalom Ministries attends national summit
(Jan. 17)
NIC churches working with G-ETS to prepare students for multicultural, multiracial ministry in ‘real world’ (Jan. 10)
Marcy-Newberry’s Kendrick saluted for service to West Side of Chicago (Jan. 3)
NIC Discipleship training workshop set for Feb. 15 (Jan. 3)
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