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Rockford & DeKalb District Clergy Retreat

Location: Northern Illinois University, Holmes Student Center, 340 Carroll Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115

Sunday, January 12 through Monday, January 13, 2020

Rockford & DeKalb District Clergy Retreat

Rev. Rob Fuquay, author of "Faithful and Inclusive: The Bible, Sexuality, and the United Methodist Church", will create a safe space in which to navigate through this complex issue, relying on the biblical-interpretation approach of John Wesley. 

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Cost: $60 for commuters. $75 for overnight accommodations with roommate / $90 for single accommodations.

Please register by January 6. 

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