Candidacy Summit

Location: Zoom

January 30
Cancelled due to low enrollment

9 am - 2:30 pm

This one-day virtual event is an informational and introductory session for licensed and ordained ministry candidates who are entering the candidacy process.

Registration deadline extended to Jan. 16

Questions? Contact Jim Bell
815.544.3479 church
847.764.6563 cell/text
srpastor@fumcbelvidere.com

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