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NIC PAUMCS Monthly Chat

Monthly Chat - via Zoom

PAUMCS is a professional support and networking association through which The United Methodist Church nurtures the ministry of its church office administration. Learn more here.

The NIC Chapter meets monthly via Zoom.  As always, we hope to make this time interactive and enlightening. You can drop in and our as you are able, but we'll keep it to an hour.  See the topics and dates below.

Zoom links are sent to the Church office staff. If you wish to receive the zoom link, please contact your church office or Debbie Rogers at drogers@umcnic.org.

May

PAUMCS Regional In-Person Workshop
Worship Through Brushstrokes: How Art Heals

Thursday, May 9,
9 a.m. - 12 noon


Choose Your Location

  • Rochelle UMC (709 Fourth Ave, Rochelle IL 61068)
  • Des Plaines: First UMC (668 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines IL 60016)
  • Hazel Crest: Community UMC (17050 S California, Hazel Crest IL 60429)
     

Schedule

  • 9 a.m.: Gather-light refreshments (fruit, water, coffee) & fellowship time
  • 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Program
  • 11:30- 12 noon: Lunch -stay or grab to go
     

No artistic experience is needed to join us as we use art to design gift bags. Wear comfy clothes as we gather to de-stress, laugh, & worship the LORD through an interactive art experience of doodling, coloring, and prayer. All supplies will be provided. Please bring your own drinking mug.

Registration Fee: (includes lunch)

  • Early bird fee – $15 if you register before May 1
  • Regular fee – $20 if you register May 1 through May 9

(Yes, you are welcome to come and register at the event but day-of registrations will not guarantee a lunch choice - we’ll order a couple of extra meals but they may not be what you want!)

Register Here

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