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Chicago Northwestern District Fall Lay Academy

Location: Trinity UMC: 1024 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

Chicago Northwestern District Fall Lay Academy

"Knowing our Way; Preparing the Laity for Discipleship"

Saturday, November 2 and Saturday, November 9

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Choose from Lay Servant for Youth (12+) and the following Lay Servant Advance Courses: Accountable Discipleship (offered in English & Spanish), Leading Bible Study, Lay Servant Lead in Conflict Resolution, and Transforming Evangelism. 

Class fees are $30 early registration by October 25; $35 after October 25 (adults); Youth (12-17 years), $15. Childcare registration is required by October 18: no exceptions!

Or you can register by mail using the registration form on the brochure, making checks payable to "Northern Illinois Conference" and sending to: 

Chicago Metro Regional Office
Attn: Debbie Rogers
77 W. Washington Street, Suite 1820
Chicago, IL 60602

Questions? Please contact Selena Roberts at (773) 213-2853 or  asroberts48@gmail.com or Chester Lacey at (773) 859-2427 or clacey@redskytech.com.

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