Aurora District Lay Academy

Location: Online

Fall 2020 Aurora District Lay Academy

Saturday, November 7, 10 -11:30am

Join us in an engaging learning opportunity presented by respected UMC clergy. Attendees can choose one of the following classes:

History of Race Relations and the UMC
Rev. Chris Pierson, Instructor
History of Christian Art
Rev. Daniel Cochran, Instructor
Old Testament Lesson
Rev. Mary Zajac, Instructor

All classes are non-credit. Cost: $10 Fee due by November 1, 2020.

A free will offering will be take during registration.

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