Churches Are Faithfully Supporting the Shared Budget
As fall activities begin, churches are entering their busiest financial season with stewardship campaigns, charge conferences, and budget planning. The Northern Illinois Co…
*You are encouraged to print or download all materials to your personal devices before arriving at Clergy Session.
9:00 am - Registration and Fellowship
9:30 am - Worship
10:00 am - Bible Study/Lectio Divina in small groups
11:15 am - “How is it with your soul?” spiritual practice
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:30 pm - Clergy Session
*Active clergy who are not attending Annual Conference need to send their reason for absence in writing to Episcopal Administrative Assistant Marva Andrews either by e-mail at mandrews@umcnic.org or by postal mail to Northern Illinois Conference, Attn: Marva Andrews, 77 W. Washington St. Suite 1820, Chicago, IL 60602
As fall activities begin, churches are entering their busiest financial season with stewardship campaigns, charge conferences, and budget planning. The Northern Illinois Co…
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