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2026 Transitions Workshop

Location: Schaumburg: Our Saviour's, 701 E. Schaumburg Rd.

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Sat., May 2, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Schaumburg: Our Saviour's, 701 E. Schaumburg Rd.


UNDERSTAND THE APPOINTMENT CHANGE AND YOUR ROLE IN IT.

This workshop is designed for pastors, Staff-Parish Relations Committee Chairpersons, and SPRC members of the churches transitioning with new appointments.

Lunch is provided and there is no charge. Registration is needed

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LED BY JIM OZIER OF THE DIFFERENCE MAKERS GROUP


Schedule:

  • 9 a.m. Gathering with Refreshments/Opening Prayer
  • 9:30 a.m.: Cultural Competency with Hwa-Young Chong
  • 11 a.m.: Pastoral Transition Workshop I with Rev. Jim Ozier
  • 12 p.m.: Lunch (no charge, registration required) 
  • 12:45 p.m.: Transition Resources 
  • 1 p.m.: Pastoral Transition Workshop II with Rev. Jim Ozier
  • 3:30 p.m.: Sending-off

Questions? Contact Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer, Director of Connectional Ministries

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