Conference-Wide Bible in a Year Reading
The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is launching a conference-wide initiative for 2026 inviting individuals and congregations to read the e…
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NIC COMMITTEE ON LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES Invites you to attend an informational session to learn:
Three different locations, content will be identical:
DeKalb and Rockford Saturday, December 1st Oregon UMC 200 S 4th St. Oregon, IL 61061
Aurora and Elgin Saturday, January 5th Roselle UMC, 206 Rush St. Roselle, IL 60172
Chicago Northwestern and Chicago Southern Saturday, January 12th Oaklawn First UMC, 100th Street & Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453
Registration begins 8:30 Session: 9:00 – 12:00
Save your seat and help us plan, register! Online or via mail. Registration fee $5.00
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