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Elgin Fall Lay Servant Academy

Location: South Elgin:  Community UMC 400 W. Spring St. South Elgin, IL 60177

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Dates:  October 6
Time:  8:00 am – 3:30 pm
 
October 20
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
 
Location:  South Elgin:  Community UMC
400 W. Spring St.
South Elgin, IL 60177
 
 
Course Offerings (please check one)
·         Introduction to Lay Ministry (English)
·         Introduction to Lay Ministry (Spanish)
·         Living Our UM Beliefs (English)
·         Living Our UM Beliefs (Spanish)
 
Below courses are only in English:
·         Life Together in the UM Connection
·         Called to Preach
·         Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution
 
Registration Fee $40 by September 20.
 
To Register Online: https://www.umcnic.org/calendar/elgin-fall-lay-servant-academy

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