Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
Chicago Northwestern Spring Lay Academy
“Revitalizing the Church by Equipping the Laity”
Dates: March 17 & 24, 2018
Time: 8 am- 3 pm
Courses Offered:
CHILDCARE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY MAR. 10, 2018 –NO EXCEPTIONS!
Early registrations are strongly encouraged. Walk-ins are always welcome, but class sizes are limited. Scholarships may be available, and local churches are encouraged to sponsor any children, youth or adults from their congregation.
Fees for classes:
Adults (early registration by March 10)........................... $30
Adults (after March 10)...........................................................$35
Youth (12- 17 yrs)...................................................................$15
Children (6- 11 yrs)................................................................$10
Mail-in Registration:
Complete form and mail with check to:
Chicago Metro Regional Office
Attn: Debbie Rogers
77 W. Washington Street, Suite 1820
Chicago, IL 60602
Write Checks Payable to: “Northern Illinois Conference”
Contact the following with questions about:
Lay Academy, Course, Scholarships:
Selena Roberts asroberts48@gmail.com 773.213-2853
Chester Lacey clacey@redskytech.com 312.432-4304
Online Registration:
Laura Lopez llopez@umcnic.org 312.346-9766 ext. 724
Mail-In Registration:
Debbie Rogers drogers@umcnic.org 312.346-9766 ext. 732
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