Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations Holds Conference in Chicago
Gathering the world-wide Messianic Jewish community for worship, discussion, and intensive study. Join special guests: Canon Andrew White (the “Vicar of Baghdad”) and Wayne Hilsden (Founder of King of Kings Community in Jerusalem), and outstanding UMJC teachers and speakers for visionary teaching and practical workshops. Enjoy Family Fun Night, which opens the conference on Wednesday with a BBQ, games, and live music in the park. Closing night concert on Saturday by Miqedem, the all-star band from Israel. Full registration includes 3 kosher-style meals, access to all workshops and plenary sessions, and closing night concert.
Discounted hotel rooms are available if you reserve by June 19th. $115 per night for standard rooms, and $129 per night for Executive Tower rooms. This rate includes 2 free breakfast vouchers per night, free WiFi, and free parking. Click here for: hotel reservations.
Sponsor the Union Conference! Our sponsorship package includes a full-page ad in the program booklet, announcement during a plenary session, premium table space in the exhibitors hall, and your materials in conference attendee gift bags. Contact our Marketing Team for more information.
Exhibitors: Are you interested in selling your books, music, art, Judaica, jewelry, or promoting your organization at the Union conference? Contact the Marketplace Team for an exhibitor application.
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SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 11
- Morning & Afternoon: Steering Committee Meetings
Evening: Delegate Reception
Wednesday, July 12
- 9 AM: Youth Conference Check-in
- Morning & Afternoon: Annual Delegate Meeting & Youth Conference
- 3 PM: Registration Opens
- 6 PM: Family Fun Night & BBQ (meal included in registration)
- 9 PM: UMJC Sisterhood Reception
Thursday, July 13
- Morning & Afternoon: Workshops, Children’s Program and Youth Outing
- Evening: Plenary Session – Address by Monique Brumbach, UMJC Executive Director
Thursday, 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM, Session 1 Workshops*:
- To Bring Peace to Our People, Let’s Make Peace with Our People
Rabbi Stuart Dauermann, Ph.D … Salon B - Beginners Dance Workshop
Chaiyah Cohen … Salons D/E - I’m New Here, What Did I Miss?
Rabbi Elliot Klayman … Salon C1 - Bringing Messianic Judaism into the Home
Rabbi Dr. Rich & Sue Nichol … Salon C2
Thursday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Session 2 Workshops*:
- The Role of Religion in Causing and Curing Violence
Canon Andrew White … Salon B - Filling a Jewish-Gentile Family with Joy
Rabbi David & Helene Rosenberg … Salon D/E - Building a Community of Worshippers
David Wein … Salon C1 - Connecting with the Wider Jewish Community
Diane Cohen … Salon C2
Thursday, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, Session 3 Workshops*:
- That’s a Great Idea!
Jesse H … Salon B - The Place of Non-Jewish Families in the Messianic Movement
Dr. H Bruce Stokes … Salon D/E - What Is Your Jewish IQ? (And Why It Matters)
Merryl Eaton & Scott Moore … Salon C1 - Not Only DNA: In What Ways is Yeshua’s Life Linked to King David’s?
Dr. Patrice Pavka Fischer … Salon C2
Thursday, 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM, Session 4 Workshops*:
- Our Women of Valor
Liz Kasdan … Salon B - Intermediate Dance Workshop
Chaiyah Cohen … Salon D/E - Davening Together: Enriching Communal Tefillah
Yoshi McLeod … Salon C1 - Community Building on Campuses
Rabbi Barney Kasdan … Salon C2
Friday, July 14
- Morning & Afternoon: Workshops, Children’s and Youth Programs
- Evening: Erev Shabbat Dinner (meal included in registration). Keynote Speech by Canon Andrew White, the “Vicar of Baghdad”
Friday, 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM, Session 1 Workshops*:
- Population Survey on American Jewish Millennials
Barna Group … Salon B - Addiction: What It Is, and How to Handle It
Rabbi Russ Resnik … Salon D/E - The Importance of Tikkun Olam & Tzedekah
Merryl Eaton … Salon C1 - Becoming a Center of Profound Lifelong Learning in Your Community
Henry Goulet … Salon C2
Friday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Session 2 Workshops*:
- Theology Forum: Precondition for the Holocaust in Germany
Michael & Eva Rydelnik … Salon B - A Life of Favor: A Family Therapist Examines the Life of Joseph and His Brothers
Rabbi Russ Resnik … Salon D/E - No Success without Succession: The Task of Mentoring
Rabbi Tony Eaton … Salon C1 - Creative Liturgy
Rabbi Nathan Joiner … Salon C2
Friday, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, Session 3 Workshops*:
- Theology Forum: The Role of France in the Shoah
Dr. Michael Rydelnik … Salon B - Pop Culture Parsha!
Jared Eaton… Salon D/E - Serving Russian Speaking Communities
Shulamit & Boris Goldin … Salon C1 - Mussar and Messianic Judaism: Building Communities of Character for Messiah
Rabbi Paul L. Saal … Salon C2
Friday, 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM, Session 4 Workshops*:
- The Didache: Rediscovering the Teachings of the Jewish Apostles to the Gentiles
Toby Janicki … Salon B - The Gospels from a Jewish Perspective
Rabbi Dr. John Fisher … Salon D/E - Serving Holocaust Survivors and Familiies
Dr. Michael Schiffman … Salon C1 - Messiah Now!: The Coming of Messiah in Classical Jewish Sources
Rabbi Joshua Brumbach … Salon C2
Saturday, July 15
- Morning: Torah Service – D’var Torah by Jesse H., UMJC President
- Afternoon: Shabbat Lunch (meal included in registration) & Torah Study Roundtable Discussions
- Evening: Closing Session – Plenary Talk by Wayne Hilsden, Founder of King of Kings Community in Jerusalem. Concert by Miqedem.
Sunday, July 16
- 10:30 AM: Chicago Architecture River Cruise (Leave hotel at 9:00am) sponsored & organized by the UMJC Sisterhood and open to ALL conference attendees.*Session schedules or Salons are subject to changes.