Building Faith and Friendships at JOY Camp
JOY Camp 2026 brought together 61 campers and 27 volunteer counselors for a week of faith, friendship, and outdoor fun at Camp Reynoldswood in Dixon, Ill., June 21-27. Centered on the…
Feb. 20, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
(Clergy and interested laypeople are welcome.)
Cost: $10 (lunch not included)
Sponsored by the United Methodist Foundation of the NIC. The seminar instructor will be Ellen Feliciano, an enrolled agent and a master tax advisor with H&R Block. Ellen has been preparing taxes professionally for 10 years. Her areas of expertise include clergy taxes, sole proprietor taxes, investment income, healthcare expenses, and retirement income. She worked as a Project Manager in the insurance industry for many years before preparing taxes. Ellen is a member of Urban Village Church and serves as co-District Lay Leader in the Chicago Northwestern District. Register at umfnic.org/clergy-tax-seminar. Contact the Foundation office with any questions at 312.334.0704, ccook@umfnic.org.
JOY Camp 2026 brought together 61 campers and 27 volunteer counselors for a week of faith, friendship, and outdoor fun at Camp Reynoldswood in Dixon, Ill., June 21-27. Centered on the…
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