Caring Congregation Training Unleashes Lay Calling to Pastoral Care
Laypeople are recovering their ministry of caring for those facing health and wellness challenges, thanks to The Caring Congregation training held at Kingswoo…
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.
Laypeople are recovering their ministry of caring for those facing health and wellness challenges, thanks to The Caring Congregation training held at Kingswoo…
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