Get Involved: Help Children & Youth
United Voices for Children has many opportunities to join the One Voice for Children.
Participate in the 5th Sunday Appeal Offering
Financial Support for United Voices for Children is made through 5th Sunday Appeal congregational offerings. On months that have five Sundays, participating churches will designate a Special Offering for United Voices for Children on the 5th Sunday.
The 5th Sunday Appeal provides much-needed financial resources for the four child serving agencies in the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church: ChildServ, Marcy-Newberry Association, MYSI Corporation and the Rosecrance Health Network.
To participate in the 5th Sunday Appeal, contact Laurel Bault @ (224) 587-3611 or email umvoices4kids@yahoo.com.
Get Your Church Involved
There are many simple things that congregations can do to encourage ministry that makes a difference for children and youth. Churches can become advocates for all children & youth, become more child-friendly and youth-friendly, practice Safe Sanctuaries, develop parent support activities and start new programs for children & youth.
For more specific ideas see:
Five Ways Your Congregation Can Help Children & Youth
Be a Child Advocate
Support the Children's Sabbath
Share Your Stories
We are encouraged and inspired when we hear of how others have become voices for children & youth. We'd like to publish accounts on our website of the many ways you see people and churches making a difference in the lives of children and youth in Northern Illinois.
Send them to Laurel Bault at umvoices4kids@yahoo.com or mail to:
United Voices for Children77 W. Washington, Suite 1820, Chicago, IL 60602.