Christmas Institute in July Grows Youth Disciples in the Filipino-American Tradition
The 2026 Christmas Institute in July, a beloved Filipino-American United Methodist tradition, gathered 21 youth, 23 pastors and deaconesses,…
Location: LIbertyville UMC, 429 Brainerd Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048
Saturday, September 28 at 8:30am and Saturday, October 12 at 9:30am
Elgin District Fall Lay Academy: Caring, Leading, Communicating
Download the brochure (English)
Download the brochure (Spanish)
Courses offered (attendees choose one):
- Intro to Lay Ministry – in English & Spanish
- Heritage
- Justice in Everyday Life
- Embracing Personal Prayer
- Lay Servants as Transformational Leaders
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.