General Conference 2020 (2024) Updates
The UMC General Conference (postponed from 2020) came to order on the morning of April 23. Follow daily reports focusing on topics of interest to Northern Illinois Conference readers.
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"
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).