Charge Conference

Message from Pastor Mori 

Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church The Weekly Newsletter    Message from Pastor Mori Dear Ravenswood Fellowship family, Our annual Charge Conference will be this coming Sunday, at 12 PM, via Zoom. You might be thinking, "Do I need to attend? I am not a leader of a church committee!"  But, I encourage any and all members of Ravenswood Fellowship UMC to attend!  It will be a time of information, fellowship, and celebration for us, led by our District Superintendent Rev. Brittany Isaac.    What is the charge conference?  The UMC webpage explains that "the convening of the Charge Conference as a meeting in which all members of a local United Methodist church are invited to attend and are extended the privilege of the vote. A Charge Conference is called to have broad participation of the members of the congregation. The Charge Conference may be authorized by the district superintendent."   But what exactly does the 'Charge Conference' mean? How does it matter for me? I think the charge conference is an important tradition of the United Methodist Church because it is the basic way of the connectional church to come together with all of its members invited to participate. It means we all are the church, not a building or system. You are the church. The charge conference shows the genuine Christian character of those who love the church.  Attendance is important because it is an indicator of lay involvement in the local church. In the charge conference, we will talk about our church, our boards, councils, committees, and the task forces of our ministry.    Then what will happen at the charge conference? The Book of Discipline clearly shows that  "the primary responsibility of the Charge Conference in the annual meeting shall be to review and evaluate the total mission and ministry of the church, receive reports, and adopt objectives and goals recommended by the church council that is in keeping with the objectives of The United Methodist Church (par. 247.3)." Also, in the charge conference, we will talk "UMC Now," by which I mean how daily life issues connect to UMC ministry. The Charge conference assures adherence to UM doctrinal standards and social principles and reminds us of our responsibilities as a United Methodist Congregation. A Charge Conference may also be held during the year to address the specific needs of the charge.   This is sort of a church festival, a celebration of the ministry of 2020. I know this has been a difficult year for Ravenswood Fellowship UMC: you have had two pastor transitions, the church building has been close because of the pandemic. But you are a strong church, Ravenswood Fellowship, and the charge conference is a time to celebrate and encourage each other to go forward in our next steps of ministry.    Please use the specific charge conference Zoom link to participate. After worship, please "Leave" Sunday Worship Zoom and join the link below at 12 PM. Please expect a delay as you enter. As soon as the SPRC meeting is complete, the District Superintendent will let you in. Link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85623330762?pwd=aEN4L2FxSjJzOEN2YVpLcFdmK3c5UT09 Zoom Meeting ID: 856 2333 0762 (Passcode: 856007) Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Thank you Ravenswood Fellowship!  And I hope to see you all at the charge conference. Blessings MORI      Give on PayPal Give on PayPal Community Info & Links   RFUMC Charge Conference Nov 15 12:00 PM  Conference Zoom link  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85623330762?pwd=aEN4L2FxSjJzOEN2YVpLcFdmK3c5UT09 Zoom Meeting ID: 856 2333 0762 (Passcode: 856007) Dial by your location: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Ravenswood Fellowship UMC's Church Conference date is Sunday, November 15, at 12:00 PM. The SPRC meeting is at 11:30 AM. We have retained the church Leadership List as it was in 2019.  If you would like to verify which committees you may be part of, please click here.  Please let Pastor Mori if you see any errors.   Annual Conference 2020  The 181st Northern Illinois Annual Conference with the theme "Y Church" is this Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10am - 3:30pm. It is being held online via a Zoom webinar with the help of Good News TV (GNTV). Gathering music will begin at 9:45am.   Church office remotely work  Illinois' health department issued new guidance Wednesday urging residents to stay home and only leave for "essential activities, such as work that must be performed outside the home, COVID-19 testing, visiting the pharmacy, and buying groceries."   Following the guidelines, our secretary team will work remotely from November 16 to December 4. The church office will be closed for in-person visiting. For an emergency or for ministry needs the pastor will continue to work at the office. Also, please continue to remember the Night Ministry Christmas stocking ministry and the See's Candy ministry.    If you have a question feel free to contact: ravfelumc@yahoo.com / Phone: 773-561-2610 Pastor's email: rfumcpastormori@gmail.com Pumpkin Spice Cinema Club Do you like movies? I love movies!  If you like movies and pumpkin spice tea, please join the Ravenswood Fellowship Church Pumpkin Spice Cinema Club. From October 22 to November 19, we will have a cinema club with five movies through Zoom online. These five movies will allow us to talk about social justice issues such as racism, justice, and global warming. Also, we will talk about the love and beauty of relationships.  If you want to just come and enjoy with your popcorn, please log-in on the zoom links here:  (Meeting ID: 883 6694 3163)  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88366943163 Thursday,  November 19, 7:00-8:00  Movie   Wonder   2020 See's Candy fundraiser Interested in purchasing some See's candy for the holidays?  You're in luck!  We are having our annual candy fundraiser.  We are starting late this year and thus there is not much time before the order needs to be placed.  Please have your order forms (and payment) to the church by 11/21.  You can mail the form (Attn: Teddi), place your order via email, or call the church to place the order.  Click here to get an order form.   We anticipate the orders will be available by 12/12.  If you are able to pick up your order between 9 a.m. and noon on the morning of 12/12 or between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on the afternoon of 12/13 at the church, please let us know.  We have a few volunteers to help deliver candy if you absolutely can't pick it up.   The Night Ministry Holiday Stockings The holidays are just around the corner.  We will support the Night Ministry's annual distribution of Christmas stockings by collecting items and assembling the stockings to donate to the Night Ministry.  Here is the list of suggested items.  We will update you soon on the deadline for collection and the date we will assemble the stockings. If you have a question please contact Lisa Goodman or Church Office. Kids Above All Annual Holiday Gift Drive Each year we rely on the generosity of supporters and volunteers, like you, who step up and purchase, deliver, sort, and organize gifts to make our children's holiday wishes come true. And this year, more than ever, your kindness is both needed and appreciated to help our kids build better lives. Here is the Holiday Gift Drive 2020 flyer. Please feel free to contact Catherine Inserra at cinserra@kidsaboveall.org for any questions.    NIC Christmas Institute - (Dec. 26 - 28)  This year's Christmas Institute theme is "Road Trip!" Organizers decided on this theme as a way to take participants all on a "virtual" trip during this time of quarantine. The event, a tradition for Filipino churches, is open to all youth and young adults and will be held via Zoom. The cost is $30. Click here to learn more and to register. NIC Medicare 101 Medicare Basis Educational Zoom Meeting Free Webinar education for the Medicare program. These events are educational only.No specific product information will be provided during the zoom meetings. The dates and times are listed below.  Friday, 11/20 at 1:00 PM or Saturday, 11/21 at 10:00 AM Attendees will register using only their name, email, and phone #  If attendees want individual reviews and product information following the event, they will be encouraged to email or contact me for a one on one consultation. Registration link here  Meeting Announcement Church Conference  Sunday, November 15 after worship  After Covid-19 Updates. Read about the Phases for Re-Opening here. Is that document too long? Read the summary version here.                      Links for Worship.  Join Zoom worship by going to this link at 10:30 AM on Sunday: https://zoom.us/j/806489040. Or call in at 1-312-626-6799 (Meeting ID: 806 489 040).  Let's boost our worship! Please sign-up for Worship Bible Reader. November's Scripture here. November Bible reader sign-up here.  Young People's Bible Study. Ages 12-18 are invited to join the Zoom discussion of Jesus stories at 9 AM on Sunday mornings. Join the Zoom call here (Meeting ID: 828 2305 3546, One-tap mobile+13126266799) Want prayer? During our Prayers of the People, we will read your prayer requests. Submit your prayer requests here. Download. Get your bulletin here. Having trouble? Try logging off and logging back on to Zoom during the video. Or simply log off and call in.  Missed last week? Check out the Facebook Live video on our page here.  Give on PayPal Our mailing address is: 4511 North Hermitage Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 Contact us at: ravfelumc@yahoo.com (773) 561-2610 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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