Aurora Lay Academy

Location: Online

Feb. 21 and 28; Mar. 7, 14, and 21

Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m.

Aurora Spring Lay Academy

Join us as part of your Lenten journey!

Registration

Cost: $20

Please register by February 15, 2021

Choose from the following classes:

Introduction to Lay Ministry: Basic Course
taught by Roger Curless

Called to Preach
taught by Rev. Becky Nicol

Biblical Storytelling
taught by Rev. JoAnne Chase

Leading Worship
taught by Chuck Dexter

Questions? Please contact Steve Mecker at stevemecker@gmail.com.

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