The Camp Service Week or Handyperson Skills Camp is a week of working on projects at the campground. These vary from year to year and depend on what has been accomplished at previous workdays, but you can expect a need for electrical, plumbing, painting, and general handyperson skills. If you don’t possess these skills, this is a great opportunity for you to bring your willing attitude and let someone who is experienced in these areas help show you the ropes! This year the camp will run from 4PM on Sunday, June 4 through 10AM on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

CYF camp is a time for youth to not only experience God’s love but to explore who God created them to be. Through games, crafts, family groups, talent shows, directors time, worship, and so much more – they live a week in the possibility of God’s Realm.

CYF is open to 9-12th youth who have just completed one of these grades. This camp begins at 4:00PM on June 11, 2023 and runs through 10:00AM on June 17, 2023.

You and Me is a wonder-filled time where kids get to experience the love of God through God’s Creation, the curriculum, the songs, the crafts, the games, and of course the adult(s) with whom they’re attending!

The camp is open to K-5th children and an adult chosen by the parents/guardians (if two adults want to bring a child, we welcome this too!) Camp begins at 4:00PM on June 18, 2023 and runs through 10:00AM on June 21, 2023.

The School for Ministry is pleased to invite you to attend, Cool, Calm, and Connected: Tools for Managing Conflict in Yourself and You Congregation on June 20-22 from 9-3 on Zoom. The Lombard Peace Institute will provide material on Wed. June 21, Breathe In, Breathe Out: Managing Anxiety in the Church. Rev. Dr. Bruce Barkhauer from The Center for Faith and Giving will present Thurs. June 22 in a seminar that will fulfill the ethics requirement for clergy in CCIW/ CCMR Don’t Count the Offering: Financial Ethics for Clergy and Congregations. The seminars are open to all and may be taken separately or in combination. For more info contact schoolforministry@cciwdisciples.org.

Date: June 21-22

Where:  Zoom

Cost: $35.00

Time:  9 am – 3 pm daily

Sponsored by the School for Ministry:

Presenter:  Lombard Peace Institute will present material on Wed. June 21 and on June 22, Rev. Bruce Barkhauer from the Center for Faith and Giving will present.

Continuing Education nor video will be offered for this course.

“Ethics and Finances” with Rev. Bruce Barkhauer

What the pastor/leader of the congregation needs to know about money to engender trust and contribute to creating a culture of generosity! (It will also help preserve your congregation’s 501c3 status and help keep you and your leadership out of jail!)

The morning session will be titled “Financial Best Practices that Keep Congregation’s Healthy” and the afternoon will be “Clergy, Money, and Ministerial Ethics”.

Outline:

1. Best Financial Practices – the stuff you need to know that nobody told you in seminary!
   • Financial overview
   • Policy and Practice
2. Case Studies – how to stay out of trouble and model fiduciary accountability.
   • Personal ethics, boundaries, and pastoral responsibilities
3. Personal Financial Health and Wellness – keeping your own house in order.
   • Making the most of what you have
   • Additional resources

Beginners camp is a great way to start out a child’s life-long love of summer camps and the outdoors. It is staffed by dedicated, fun, helpful, and compassionate counselors and staff who make the love of God real in each of the camper’s lives and experiences at camp.

Beginners is open to K-3rd children who have just completed one of these grades (3rd graders can also register for JYF camp). Camp begins at 6:00PM on Thursday, June 22, 2023 and runs through 1:00PM on Saturday June 24, 2023.

JYF camp is a week where kids make friendships that will last a lifetime, get to know God’s radical love better in their lives, and are constantly supported by fun, caring, and attentive counselors. It is a week of growth and opportunity for all who attend.

JYF is open to 3rd-5th children who have just completed one of these grades (3rd graders can also register for Beginners camp). Camp begins at 4:00PM on June 25, 2023 and runs through 10:00AM on July 1, 2023.

JYF camp is a week where kids make friendships that will last a lifetime, get to know God’s radical love better in their lives, and are constantly supported by fun, caring, and attentive counselors. It is a week of growth and opportunity for all who attend.

JYF is open to 3rd-5th children who have just completed one of these grades (3rd graders can also register for Beginners camp). Camp begins at 4:00PM on June 25, 2023 and runs through 10:00AM on July 1, 2023.

Chi-Rho camp is a week where youth are able to come out of their shells while seeing old friends and making new ones. They will experience God’s love in the beautiful natural setting, play games, participate in worship, do crafts, and belong to a family of both their peers and loving counselors.

Chi-Rho is open to 6-8th youth who have just completed one of these grades. Camp begins at 4:00PM on July 2, 2023 and runs through 10:00AM on July 8, 2023.

Retirement reception for the Rev. Dr. Teresa Dulyea-Parker, to be held on July 15th, 2023, from 2-4 pm CT, at First Christian Church in Bloomington (410 W Jefferson). If you plan to attend in person, please RSVP, so we can plan appropriately.

We know that traveling to Bloomington could be difficult. Having been a part of hybrid retirement celebrations in the past, I also know they can be quite awkward. So, we have created a way for you to record a short video to celebrate all that Teresa has meant to you and to our regions. These videos will be compiled into one tribute video that will be played at the reception and given to Teresa as part of her retirement gift.

Let’s create an unforgettable Tribute video for Teresa Dulyea-Parker. It will only take a minute of your time to submit your video. Show your love and appreciation by joining in! Don’t be the last one to submit your video at https://www.tribute.co/teresa-dulyea-parker/! All videos need to be submitted NO LATER than July 10th, 2023.

Don’t know what to say in your video? Maybe start by answering these questions:

• What do you respect most about the Rev. Dr. Teresa Dulyea-Parker?
• What is your favorite memory with the Rev. Dr. Teresa Dulyea-Parker?

And don’t forget to say your name!!

If you would like to make a monetary gift to Teresa, please send a check to the CCIW office, 401 W Jefferson St., Bloomington IL, 61701. Please be sure to indicate (with a note or in the memo line) that these funds are for Teresa’s retirement gift.

Thank you for taking the time to celebrate Teresa’s retirement and years of service to the church.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2023

Louisville, Kentucky

JULY 29-AUGUST 1, 2023

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada is excited to announce the 2023 General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky, July 29-August 1! It will be the first time in four years the church as a whole has gathered.

Save the date to join Disciples across the church as we gather in person and digitally.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2023

Louisville, Kentucky

JULY 29-AUGUST 1, 2023

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada is excited to announce the 2023 General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky, July 29-August 1! It will be the first time in four years the church as a whole has gathered.

Save the date to join Disciples across the church as we gather in person and digitally.

Date: August 26

Location:  Zoom

Time:  10:00 am – 11:30 am

Cost: Free

A Zoom link will be found in your confirmation email.

Join us on Saturday August 26, 2023, from 10 AM – 11: 30 AM to share what is happening with the women ministries of your congregation. Don’t have “organized” circles or groups? That is okay. If you are a woman attending a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregation, you are a Disciples Woman and the ministry that you do is part of Disciples Women’s ministries.

So come and share about your after-school mentoring programs, book club, yoga and exercise groups, garden clubs, and monthly lunch outings.   Come and share how you are engaging in the community as you make mats for the homeless, blankets for Linus Project, collect food for food pantries, and eyeglasses for recycling through the Lions Club. All these projects and more are a part of the vision and the in-reach and outreach of Disciples Women throughout IL/ WI.

So, if you want ideas and could use some suggestions on how to energize your ministries or if you can help by sharing and celebrating what is happening in your congregation this is a place to connect. Together we are stronger. You can register for this event on the CCIW website. Registration Deadline Thursday August 24, 2023. A link for the event will be sent upon confirmation of your registration. There is no fee for this event. AUGUST 26, 2023

If you are a Disciples and a woman

you are a Disciple’s Woman!

Labor Day Family camp is a time for being with friends, family, and God’s Creation. The structure is much looser than our other camp offerings and is a wonderful time to bring out the entire family to Camp Walter Scott! This camp begins Thursday, August 31, 2023 and runs through Monday, September 4, 2023.

Labor Day Family camp is a time for being with friends, family, and God’s Creation. The structure is much looser than our other camp offerings and is a wonderful time to bring out the entire family to Camp Walter Scott! This camp begins Thursday, August 31, 2023 and runs through Monday, September 4, 2023.

Once again, we are looking forward to gathering for two days of renewal and fellowship at  CCIW FALL WOMEN’S RETREAT.  The planning committee comprised of Jane Cahill, Jacqueline Myers, Heather Rinderer, Nina Scattergood, and Pearl Witte have set the date for Saturday, September 30 at  9:00 AM through Sunday, October 1 at Noon. Our theme is Season of Life: Living in Love.

The leadership team will gather on Friday to begin set up and preparation to receive others.  If it best suits your travel arrangement, you may also arrive after 6 PM on Friday to enjoy the beauty and the serenity of the Camp Walter Scott and spend the night. The cost for Friday night accommodations is an additional $20.00.  On Friday, there will be no scheduled activities and dinner is on your own.

On Saturday the event will begin with a hot breakfast, registration, and welcome at 9:00 AM. Throughout the day, we will explore our theme Seasons of Life: Living in Love with our keynote speaker Rev. Melissa Ebken and other leaders as we explore scriptures, make crafts, pray for and with one another, and more. Nina Scattergood will be our music leader and Jacqueline Myers will be leading crafts. The evening will conclude with dinner and time to connect with your prayer partner and others. The event will conclude on Sunday with worship and brunch. An offering will be received during worship and donated to Camp Walter Scott to be used for artwork for the Camp that features women of the Bible.

Fee for the event is $75 with overnight accommodations on Saturday in the Retreat House or a cabin, (you can request to stay in a yurt or hogan), or you can make your own reservations in a local hotel or motel.  Commuter fee is $55.00.

As always, the health and safety of our participants are always a concern. If you are ill the day of the event, we request that you stay home this year. We will refund your registration and see you next year. Overnight accommodations will be arranged by travel groups. Travel groups will be identified through the congregation that is listed on the registration form. Should there be questions about accommodations, Beth Rupe will contact you prior to the event or during Saturday morning check-in time.

REGISTRATION FOR Sept 30 – Oct 1, 2023  FALL WOMEN’S RETREAT

Friday Night Lodging ($20.00)

Saturday and Sunday (overnight stay) $75.00

Saturday and Sunday (Commuting) $55.00

REGISTRATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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Once again, we are looking forward to gathering for two days of renewal and fellowship at  CCIW FALL WOMEN’S RETREAT.  The planning committee comprised of Jane Cahill, Jacqueline Myers, Heather Rinderer, Nina Scattergood, and Pearl Witte have set the date for Saturday, September 30 at  9:00 AM through Sunday, October 1 at Noon. Our theme is Season of Life: Living in Love.

The leadership team will gather on Friday to begin set up and preparation to receive others.  If it best suits your travel arrangement, you may also arrive after 6 PM on Friday to enjoy the beauty and the serenity of the Camp Walter Scott and spend the night. The cost for Friday night accommodations is an additional $20.00.  On Friday, there will be no scheduled activities and dinner is on your own.

On Saturday the event will begin with a hot breakfast, registration, and welcome at 9:00 AM. Throughout the day, we will explore our theme Seasons of Life: Living in Love with our keynote speaker Rev. Melissa Ebken and other leaders as we explore scriptures, make crafts, pray for and with one another, and more. Nina Scattergood will be our music leader and Jacqueline Myers will be leading crafts. The evening will conclude with dinner and time to connect with your prayer partner and others. The event will conclude on Sunday with worship and brunch. An offering will be received during worship and donated to Camp Walter Scott to be used for artwork for the Camp that features women of the Bible.

Fee for the event is $75 with overnight accommodations on Saturday in the Retreat House or a cabin, (you can request to stay in a yurt or hogan), or you can make your own reservations in a local hotel or motel.  Commuter fee is $55.00.

As always, the health and safety of our participants are always a concern. If you are ill the day of the event, we request that you stay home this year. We will refund your registration and see you next year. Overnight accommodations will be arranged by travel groups. Travel groups will be identified through the congregation that is listed on the registration form. Should there be questions about accommodations, Beth Rupe will contact you prior to the event or during Saturday morning check-in time.

REGISTRATION FOR Sept 30 – Oct 1, 2023  FALL WOMEN’S RETREAT

Friday Night Lodging ($20.00)

Saturday and Sunday (overnight stay) $75.00

Saturday and Sunday (Commuting) $55.00

REGISTRATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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Being a pastor is no easy task in our time. Institutions are weaker, budgets are in decline, people are uninterested, and commitment is wavering.

But these are only symptoms of a bigger issue.

This presentation will seek to peer beneath the symptoms and explore why many pastors find them-selves in an identity crisis. The presentation examines what living in a secular age does to pastoral identity and how pastors can find new footing within it.

This event is intended to enrich the lives of all clergy, as well as lay leaders and anyone involved with church planning.

Featuring Andrew Root

Andrew Root (Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary) is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

He writes and researches in areas of theology, ministry, culture and younger generations. His most recent books are: Churches and the Crisis of Decline (Baker, 2022), The Congregation in a Secular Age (Baker, 2021), The End of Youth Ministry? (Baker, 2020), The Pastor in a Secular Age: Ministry to People Who No Longer Need God (Baker, 2019), Faith Formation in a Secular Age (Baker, 2017), and Exploding Stars, Dead Dinosaurs, and Zombies: Youth Ministry in the Age of Science (Fortress Press, 2018). Some Of his newer releases: When Church Stops Working and The Church After Innovation

Get the PDF Flyer

AIM Conference

Registration Form and Fees due by Sept. 25, 2023

Speaker:  Andrew Root (Ph.D, Princeton Theological Seminary) is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, St. Paul. MN.

Registration Fee  (Clergy and Non-Clergy) includes Wednesday dinner and Thursday lunch.  It does not include Thursday breakfast or hotel reservation.  You will be responsible for contacting Starved Rock Lodge or a hotel of choice, hotel information below.

• Clergy Registration Fee:  $150.00
• Non-Clergy Registration Fee:  $95.00

Meals for Guest/Partner 

• Wednesday Dinner:  $36.95
• Thursday Lunch:  $17.95

2024 AIM Membership Dues:  $25.00

Hotel Information

Starved Rock Lodge: 1-800-868-7625 $160 plus tax for single/double occupancy (rooms available until Sept. 3)

Additional lodging is available in Oglesby, about 15 minutes from Starved Rock Lodge

Days Inn: 815-681-7739

Best Western:  800-780-7232

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• Tom Yang
• Katherine Ball