COMMUNITY CALENDAR
September
23—Missio Alliance Table Talks (10am-12pm, Nyvall Hall)
24—Seminary progressive dinner, immediately following worship
October
1—Hispanic Heritage Month worship & dinner
11—Field trip to the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum at UChicago (TBD, hosted by Nathan Clayton)*
21—Library research skills workshop (hosted by Evan Kuehn)*
23—Public theology lecture, Bible Field: “Political and Hospitable: Engaging Neighbors,” feat. Dr. Sophia Magallanes-Tsang and Dr. Drew J. Strait
29—Halloween party, immediately following worship
*Requires registration here: https://tinyurl.com/mwmbn5ze
SEPTEMBER EVENTS at/around NPTS
COMMUNITY WORSHIP
Reminder: Community worship and dinner take place on Tuesdays beginning at 4:30pm across the semester.
This week, Rev. Dr. Danny Martinez, Superintendent of the ECC’s Central Conference, will be preaching.
If you can’t make it in person, join us on Zoom here or use Meeting ID: 884 3892 1088 and Passcode: 305205.
REMEMBERNING KARI-LINDHOLM JOHNSON
Join North Park University’s Art Department in honoring the life, memory, and artwork of Kari Lindholm Johnson. 9am-9pm, August 26-September 26, Carlson Tower Gallery.
“What Incarcerated Ministry Leaders Want the Church to Know”
Check out the latest Christianity Today article compiling the words of four NPTS School of Restorative Arts students and alum, “What Incarcerated Ministry Leaders Want the Church to Know.” Read more from Wendy Denzler, Michael Simmons (pictured in image), Karen M., and RóDerick Zavala.
COMING UP IN OCTOBER…
NCC’s Christian Unity Gathering is right around the corner! Registration is open and hotel rooms are available for this gathering in Nashville, TN, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport 10 Century Blvd, Nashville, TN 37214 from Oct. 15-18.
This year’s CUG theme is “Equitable Futures: Paving the Way for Environmental and Economic Justice.” We will explore the critical intersection of ecological sustainability and socio-economic equity with prominent leaders.
Seminarians will receive 50% off the CUG registration fee when they use the special discount code “Seminary.” You can register here.
SAFE SANCTUARIES TRAINING
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Break the silence. Stand against the injustice of abuse.
October 24, 2024
8:30am-5pm
Evangelical Covenant Church (8303 West Higgins Rd, Chicago IL 60631)
Research reveals that a significant portion of individuals experience violence in intimate partner relationships, with statistics indicating that 25% of women and 10% of men endure such violence. Therefore, many among our church’s congregants and broader community may have been impacted. The impact leads to profound emotional, physical, and spiritual consequences.
Join Love Mercy Do Justice for Safe Sanctuaries training and equip yourself to minister to those affected by intimate partner violence in Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2024. Learn to offer holistic healing and sensitive support and create safe space in your sanctuary. Embody Shalom through transformational, healing pastoral care.
You can learn more and register here.
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
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