Dr. King Wanted to Build a Better World, Not a Monument
In his reflection, Rev. Dr. Charles A. Woolery Sr., challenges readers to move beyond a comfortable, sanitized remembrance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to engage hi…
A workshop for the local church Board of Trustees
Saturday, October 19, 9am - 12:30pm
The opening session, “Best Practices for Local Church Trustees,” will be for all attendees. This session will include local church checklists for maintenance and safety items, emergency procedures manual, keeping current with background checks for staff and volunteers, and the how to share space and with whom.
Following the opening session, attendees can choose from the following breakout sessions with matters of concern to local churches:
The cost for this workshop will be $10/person and $25 for as many as are able to attend from one local church. Snacks, but not lunch, will be provided.
In his reflection, Rev. Dr. Charles A. Woolery Sr., challenges readers to move beyond a comfortable, sanitized remembrance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to engage hi…
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