COMMUNITY CALENDAR
November
19—Thanksgiving potluck, immediately following worship
December
3—Christmas party, immediately following worship
13—December commencement
COMMUNITY WORSHIP & WEEKLY PRAYER
Reminder: Community worship and dinner take place Tuesdays beginning at 4:30pm across the semester.
Join us in Nyvall Hall’s Isaacson Chapel. If you are not able to come in person, you can worship with us via Zoom (or use Meeting ID: 884 3892 1088 and Passcode: 305205).
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER AT NPTS
Visit Transform Capital
Dr. Bret Widman will be taking a group to Transform Capital, located in North Chicago, on Monday, December 2nd for a tour. You can learn more information about Transform Capital here and their partnership with Mosaic House here. If you are interested in joining this field trip, please let Dr. Widman know by November 25th.
Register for Spring 2025 courses
Registration is now open for J-Term and Spring 2025. Review available courses and syllabi and make sure to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor via email if you’d like to discuss what options might work best for your program and pace. Registration can be completed in Self-Service. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Seminary Academic Services (semacademicservices@northpark.edu).
This week’s community dinner will be our Thanksgiving celebration. If you haven’t signed up yet to bring a favorite side dish or dessert, check your North Park inbox for the link!
COMING UP AT NORTH PARK
La Clemenza de Tito
Hanson Hall 202
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | Friday, November 22, 2024
7:30pm
Experience the power of mercy and the drama of destiny in La clemenza di Tito, Mozart’s timeless opera.
Sankta Lucia Celebration
Isaacson Chapel
Saturday, December 7, 2024
4:00pm
The celebration of Sankta Lucia (Saint Lucy in Swedish) is a tradition that brings faith, hope, and light in the darkness and is one way North Park honors its Swedish roots. The Center for Scandinavian Studies and the School of Music, Art, and Theatre co-sponsor the event.
Festival of Lessons & Carols
Anderson Chapel
Sunday, December 8, 2024
4:00pm
In case you missed it…
“The Theology of a ‘Bombera,’ ” by Mayra Ramos, Assistant Director of Admissions at NPTS
“Bomba is the Afro-Puerto Rican tradition of song and dance brought to the island by our enslaved ancestors. It is the way in which Puerto Ricans affirmed their humanity and kept their culture alive in the face of oppression – through telling stories, celebrating, and communicating messages of hope through song and dance. Bomba is the music by which our history travels down generations. It is filled with stories of resistance and survival.”
“Political and Hospitable: Engaging Neighbors”
We are grateful to Drs. Sophia Magallanes-Tsang and Drew J. Strait for engaging in an insightful, challenging, and informative dialogue, “Political and Hospitable: Engaging Neighbors,” regarding how churches can embody true neighborly love in our nation’s current political moment. You can watch a recording of the lecture below:
Looking Ahead
Registration is now open for the Evangelical Covenant Church’s 2025 Midwinter Conference in Denver, Colorado. You can find out more information about the conference and register here.
Symposium on the Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Hospitality & Immigration (February 14-15, 2025)
Join us in person or online, February 14-15, 2025, for our 2025 Symposium on the Theological Interpretation of Scripture.
How can Christian communities today live out the biblical call to extend hospitality to all people, including the immigrant? Join us for this timely dialogue among Bible scholars, theologians, and ministry practitioners, with extended opportunities for participant engagement.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Scan the QR code above or visit this page for more information and to register.
NPTS Travel Course: Spring 2025, Colombia
Important note: This course is open to all students. Scholarships are available to cover non-tuition costs for students taking the course for credit.
Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc. 2025 Clergy and Lay Leadership Conference
From conference organizers: “We are at a perilous time in which the presumption of democracy in America and, indeed, the world is at stake. For many, the claim to “justice for all” is not a given, and efforts to foster greater equity and support the diversity of America are being thwarted or reversed. We need only to examine Project 2025 to get a sense of the growing divide in this nation. The process of experiential, educational and cultural erasure is of special significance for the people of African descent in the United States. Considering all the challenges confronting this nation at this point in time, we thought it most fitting to descend upon Little Rock, Arkansas, and be reminded of the transformative history of the area represented by the Central High School Little Rock Nine and the 1919 Elaine Arkansas massacre.
Once and again, our programs and workshops speak to these times to offer the framing and tools for emerging and seasoned faith leaders to navigate the issues of this present moment. We are engaged in reconstituting a Nation where justice is truly for all! We are stronger with a unified agenda, especially peer-to-peer engagement and exchange.”
You can find out more information about the conference and register here.
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Job Highlights
Part-Time Associate Pastor at All Saints Lutheran Church in Orland Park, IL
All Saints Lutheran Church in Orland Park, IL is currently seeking a part-time associate pastor to assist and learn from their senior pastor. Interested candidates must be Christian, and have, at minimum, an undergraduate degree from a recognized college/university. A graduate degree from a recognized Christian theological seminary is highly recommended. Candidates must be willing to engage in a continuing education program to enhance their ministerial skills as well as commit themselves to the church’s Confession of Faith and its current mission statement.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: allsaintslutheranjoy@gmail.com.
Full-Time Senior Pastor at Woodstock Covenant Church in Woodstock, CT
The Woodstock Evangelical Covenant Church is seeking a new shepherd as their current senior pastor prepares to retire. You can find out more about the position here. Interested applicants can email resumes and questions to search.committee@woodstockcovenant.org.
Full-time Director of Youth Ministry at Rock Harbor Church in Melbourne Beach, FL
Full-time Youth Pastor at Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Chicago, IL
The Youth Pastor at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church will lead and oversee the youth ministry, providing spiritual guidance, support, and development for young people, from cradle to college. This individual will work to create a dynamic and engaging environment where young people can grow in their faith, build meaningful relationships, and become active members of the church and community.
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter (no more than two pages) that effectively demonstrates their experience with youth, theological understanding, and how they intend to employ both to care for our church’s young people. All written materials must be attached at the time of application, in addition to answering several brief questions. You may apply for this role here: bit.ly/quinnyouthpastorapp
Interim Director of Music & Creative Arts at Resurrection Covenant Church in Chicago, IL
The Interim Director of Music & Creative Arts will lead the musical portion of Sunday worship at ResCov. Other responsibilities could include planning the musical portion of the service alongside the Pastoral Team.
The Interim Director of Music & Creative Arts will lead the musical portion of Sunday worship at ResCov. Other responsibilities could include planning the musical portion of the service alongside the Pastoral Team.
More information about qualifications & job responsibilities can be found here.
How to Apply. Please send a cover letter, resume, and video, approximately 5-10 minutes, illustrating your musical and worship leading experience to chair@rescov.org.
Part-Time Youth Pastor at Redeemer Life Church in Vernon Hills, IL
Redeemer Life is seeking a half-time Youth Pastor to shepherd their youth with the purpose of leading them towards faith in Christ and helping them grow in spiritual maturity. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the youth ministry. While their primary priority will be on caring for the students, volunteers and parents, there is an openness to expanded opportunities as it relates to an individual’s desires and giftedness.
For more information about the position and to apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Pastor Clayton Chan (clayton.chan@redeemerlife.com).
Full-time Pastor of Youth and Children at Newport Covenant in Bellevue, WA
Newport Covenant Church seeks a pastor whose love of Jesus is reflected in a love of youth and children and in carrying out the ministry of Christ for birth through age 18.
Find out more at https://newportcov.church. A full job description can be found here.
Contact: Dan Laszewski and Jane Young at ncc.nominate@gmail.com with an attached resume.
Please visit our Job Board to explore all the latest opportunities.
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