Aurora District Lay Academy

Location: Trinity UMC, 2505 Boomer Ln., Yorkville, IL

This Lenten Season, deepen your commitment. Be a disciple for Christ.

Five Sundays: February 18, 25 and March 4, 11, 18
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

$40.00 Registration Fee by February 10, 2018

Mail check payable to “Aurora Lay Academy” to 717 N. Washington St., Wheaton, IL 60187 Phone: 630-709-3953, mary.mecker@gmail.com

Click here for the registration form

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