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2026 Laity Convocation

Location: Multiple Locations - Main Location: First UMC of Glen Ellyn, 424 Forest Ave.

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Sat., March 21,
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Registration starts at 8:30)

In-Person Location: Speakers onsite, break out groups, includes breakfast and lunch is available

  • Glen Ellyn: First UMC, 424 Forest Ave.

Satellite locations: Speakers videoed in, break-out groups, and includes breakfast 

  • Princeton: First UMC, 316 South Church St.
  • Freeport: Faith UMC, 1440 S. Walnut Ave.
  • Orland Park: Faith UMC, 15101 S. 80th Ave.

Cost: $15
Optional Box Lunch at Glen Ellyn Location: $10

Online Registration
Walk-ins welcome, but registration preferred

Speakers:

  • Bishop Dan Schwerin
  • Rev. Hope Chernich, NIC Rapid Response team member
  • Multiple Young People from across the conference

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