In Sympathy: Charlotte (Char) Hoffman
Rev. Charlotte (Char) Hoffman, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2025.
Training Dates: October 24-27, 2019
Application Deadline: September 16, 2019
Special Focus: Environmental justice (In partnership with Faith in Place)
Global Ministries EarthKeepers trains United Methodists in the United States to start and grow environmental projects.
EarthKeepers trainings equip participants to develop projects that address environmental concerns in their churches and communities. Every project plan is shaped by training in the following topics:
Rev. Charlotte (Char) Hoffman, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2025.
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