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Celebration of Rev. Martin Lee's Ministry

Location: Schaumburg: Our Saviour’s UMC 701 E. Schaumburg Rd., Scchaumburg

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Sunday, April 7

2 to 5 p.m.

Schaumburg: Our Saviour’s UMC
701 E. Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg

Includes a special program with music, words of appreciation, fellowship, and refreshments

Rev. Jongmin Martin Lee, director of congregational development and redevelopment for the Northern Illinois Conference, will retire on July 1. 

Rev. Lee is respected across the United Methodist connection, particularly for his innovative work to expand the conference’s ministries with new communities.

There will be a love offering taken for Rev. Lee. Donations can be made at the event or online here (choose Martin Lee Love Offering).

For those who are not able to make it to the celebration, we encourage you to share your words of appreciation for Rev. Martin Lee and his ministry here. These words will be shared with Rev. Lee.

Cards and words of appreciation can also be sent to Rev. Lee at the NIC office at:
    Northern Illinois Conference Office
    Attention: Words of Appreciation for Martin Lee
    303 E. Wacker Dr, Suite 2020
    Chicago, IL 60601

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