Emerging Ministries News
Parables Ministry –
Leader: Jeanne Davies
The Gathering Chicago
– Leader: LaDonna Nkosi
Both the Parables Ministry and The Gathering Chicago are receiving financial support from the district. The District Leadership Team has set aside $200,000 of reserves to offer financial assistance for a 5 year period. The first year projected assistance is nearly $100,000 with incremental reductions of support in subsequent years. The emerging ministries are required to provide financial records and quarterly reports to the District Leadership Team. It is also understood by the emerging ministries and the Leadership Team that fundraising will be required by all in order for the emerging ministry initiatives to be successful and sustainable. Financial gifts may be made directly to either or both of the ministries and/or to the Emerging Ministries initiative of the district. Any questions may be directed to the District Leadership Team and to the District Executive, Kevin Kessler.
Leader: Jeanne Davies
The Parables Ministry welcomes all people in worship and fellowship, with an emphasis on creating a community of belonging and empowerment for children and adults with special needs and their families.
This new ministry is housed in the York Center Church of the Brethren in Lombard, IL. It is led presently by an advisory board and a cadre of consultants versed in meeting the needs of their mission audience.
The ministry is registered with the State of Illinois, is incorporated, and has a working constitution.
A website, still under construction, has also been established (www.parablescommunity.org).
A launch event is planned for Sunday, April 10, 2016, at 3:00pm at the York Center Church of the Brethren.
The Gathering Chicago
– Leader: LaDonna Nkosi
The Gathering Chicago is an emerging worshipping and service community that will host retreats, prayer trainings and meetings, Peace in the City conferences, and serve as a place of spiritual refreshment, prayer and intercession for those working and serving for justice, peace, healing, and restoration in and for the city.
This ministry will be located in the Hyde Park area of the city of Chicago. It is given focus by a an advisory board that is working diligently to find meeting space and putting together a series of launch events, the first of which will be held May 15, 2016, from 5:00-7:00pm at 1700 E. 56th Street on the 40th floor. This event will include a Love Feast with feet washing and communion as well as intentional time for prayer.
The Gathering Chicago will incorporate an international element with sponsored trips to South Africa, helping seminary students in the area to engage in international connections.
Both the Parables Ministry and The Gathering Chicago are receiving financial support from the district. The District Leadership Team has set aside $200,000 of reserves to offer financial assistance for a 5 year period. The first year projected assistance is nearly $100,000 with incremental reductions of support in subsequent years. The emerging ministries are required to provide financial records and quarterly reports to the District Leadership Team. It is also understood by the emerging ministries and the Leadership Team that fundraising will be required by all in order for the emerging ministry initiatives to be successful and sustainable. Financial gifts may be made directly to either or both of the ministries and/or to the Emerging Ministries initiative of the district. Any questions may be directed to the District Leadership Team and to the District Executive, Kevin Kessler.
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