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Annual Conference Shepherding Team Meeting

Location: Locations vary

Annual Conference Shepherding Team Meetings

Sept. 19, 2026

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Downers Grove: First UMC, 1032 Maple Ave.

Nov. 7, 2026

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rochelle UMC, 709 Fourth Ave.

2027 Dates

  • February 20 via Zoom
  • April 10 (location TBD) 
  • July 31 Retreat (location TBD) 
  • September 18 (location TBD) 
  • November 13 (location TBD) 

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