Fresh Expressions Follow-Up

Location: Online Via Zoom

Fresh Expressions Follow-Up with Rev. Dr. Michael Beck

Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m.
90 minutes
Online via Zoom

Free
All are welcome, laity and clergy

Two years ago, Rev. Dr. Michael Beck visited every district and gave a presentation. This is a follow-up about the current movement.

Learn about Fresh Expressions in the NIC and those who went to the Fresh Expressions National Gathering here.

Watch a recording of the 2022 teaching in the Prairie South district

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