189th Annual Meeting 2024
"I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me"
May 16th 9am-5pm
Clergy Ethics & Boundaries Training
Online Only; Register Here
May 17th 12pm-9pm
Community Church of Barrington
301 E Lincoln Ave, 60010
May 18th 8am-3pm
Federated Church of Wauconda
200 Barrington Rd, 60084
Join us for the 189th Annual Meeting of the American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago!
We gather together in the spirit of Matthew 25:35.
What a blessing to spend the weekend together celebrating what God is doing!
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Artist: Synthia Saint James
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One of two paintings depicting an ideal affordable housing community in Los Angeles. It was commissioned by WORKSUSA.ORG for the design of a 4 story high mural to be painted on the wall of a new affordable living complex in Los Angeles - T. Bailey Manor.
May 17th
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12:00PM Lunch with Rev. Dr. Curtiss DeYoung
"Preaching & White Supremacy"
Catered by Frantonio's Italian Deli & Café
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2:00PM Workshops
-Using Ministrelife for Professional Development
-Feast First: Church Growth from the Inside Out
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3:30PM Creation Encounter at Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve
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6:00PM Dinner & Fellowship at Top Golf (Schaumburg)
May 18th
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7:30AM Exhibitor Set Up
8:00AM Registration, Breakfast, Exhibitor Visits
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9:00AM Family Council Business Meeting
Led by Rev. Frank Walton, President
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10:30AM Stories of Migration Panel
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12:00PM Disciples Dinner
Led by Executive Minister, Rev. David Gregg, PhD
Lunch by Eduardo's Catering
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1:30PM Break & Exhibitor Visits
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2:00PM Worship
Rev. Dr. Curtiss DeYoung, Preacher
"Waking Up WOKE!"
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3:30PM Conclusion
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Need Childcare? We've Got You Covered!
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Friday it is offered at Community Chuch of Barrington from 12-5pm for any age that needs adult supervision. Includes lunch and snacks.​ Saturday it is offered at Federated Church of Wauconda from 8am until the conclusion of worship. Includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks. All childcare providers are background-checked. Top Golf on Friday evening is an all-ages event with games for ages 2 and up. Families with multiples should register each child. For questions or scholarships contact ambern@abcmc.org
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Long Commute? Stay Nearby!
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We recommend staying at
in Lake Zurich
197 S Rand Rd, 60047
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Our Presenters
Rev. Dr. Curtiss
DeYoung
Friday Luncheon Speaker,
Worship Preacher
Rev. Erica Van Brakle
Workshop Leader
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Rev. Jacki Belile
Workshop Leader
Outdoor Ministries
Workshop Leader
Rev. Dr. Chan Thawng-Lian
Panelist
Ms. Linda Hernandez &
Ms. Gabriela Morales
Panelists​
Rev, Karen Atkins
Panelist
Rev. Gonzalo Palacios
Worship Leader