Conference-Wide Bible in a Year Reading
The Northern Illinois Conference Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation is launching a conference-wide initiative for 2026 inviting individuals and congregations to read the e…
Saturday, September 28 at 8:30am and Saturday, October 12 at 9:30am
Download the brochure (English)
Download the brochure (Spanish)
Courses offered (attendees choose one):
Register by August 28 for the early bird registration rate of $40, which includes materials, book, lunch and snacks for both days. Questions? Please contact Connie Schweitzer at 847.302.2437 or cepschw@att.net or Steve Schiller at 815.494.0053 or schiller815@gmail.com.
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