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…
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)
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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