General Conference 2020 (2024) Updates
The UMC General Conference (postponed from 2020) came to order on the morning of April 23. The first two days featured worship, the Young People's Address, and reports on the General Book…
Saturdays, March 14 & 21
Cost: $25. Please make checks payable to Chicago Southern District Lay Servant Academy.
Daily Schedule:
2020 Spring Academy Courses (pick one)
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All laity are welcome to this time of learning. You do not need to participate in the Lay Servant Program to attend. These courses can help you better serve your church!
To register, contact Debbie Rogers at 312-346-9766, ext. 732 or drogers@umcnic.org.
For information regarding Lay Servant Ministries or the Academy, please contact Irma Clark, Director (irmaklarc@aol.com or 773-239-0704) or Rose Faulkner, Dean (rosefaulkner@sbcglobal.net or 773-288-5433).
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