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Chicago Southern District Spring Lay Academy

Location: Faith UMC: 15015 Grant Street, Dolton, IL 60429

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Saturdays, March 14 & 21

Chicago Southern District Spring Lay Academy

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Cost: $25. Please make checks payable to Chicago Southern District Lay Servant Academy.  

Daily Schedule:

  • 8am  Registration and Book Sale
  • 8:30am Opening Worship
  • 9am to 3pm Class Session


2020 Spring Academy Courses (pick one)

  • Introduction to Lay Speaking: Basic Course
  • United Methodist Heritage: Living our Faith the United Methodist Way
  • Worshiping with United Methodists
  • Biblical Interpretations: A Roadmap
  • Polity, Practice, and the Mission of the United Methodist Church

Click here for more information regarding textbooks and instructors.

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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