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CNW Lay Servant Academy

Location: Trinity UMC: 1024 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

****  CANCELLED  ***

Saturday, March 21 and Saturday, March 28, 8am to 3pm

Chicago Northwestern District Spring Lay Academy

"Developing Leadership 4 Vital Congregations"

Register online

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Course fees (includes books and lunch): 

Adults registering online by March 19: $35
Adults registering at the door: $40
Youth (12 to 17 years old): $15
Children (under 12 years): $10

2019 Lay Servant Ministries Catalog

Course offerings (choose one): 

Lay Servant Basic Course (Children, Youth, Adults (Spanish), and Adults (English)

Lay Servant Advanced Courses: 

  • Living Our United Methodists Beliefs
  • Leading Worship
  • Justice in Everyday Life
  • Lay Servant as Christian Transformational Leaders


Questions about the lay academy course or scholarships? Contact Selena Roberts, Director (asroberts48@gmailc.om or 773-213-2853) or Chester Lacey, Dean (clacey@redskytech.com or 312-432-4304). 

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