Leadership Orientation

Location: Journey of Hope UMC, 37W040 Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL

Training for leaders of Annual Conference committees and boards. Chairs of caucuses are also welcome.

Saturday, Oct. 12
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Journey of Hope UMC
37W040 Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL
For more information, contact Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer at (872) 810-0870.

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