Turn-Around Resources in Hiding in Plain Sight
Rev. Christian Coon, the NIC director of congregational development, once thought there might be some yet-to-be-discovered magic program or resource that is going to help the chur…
Saturday, March 14 and Saturday, March 28, 2020
All laity are welcome! Courses offered will help you grow in your role as a lay person, developing and nurturing your spiritual gifts for the ministry of the church.
Click here for a Spanish version of the flyer/registration form.
Participants can choose one of the following courses:
Academy fee: $40 through Feb. 29 / $45 after Feb. 29. Mail-in registrations accepted only through March 6. Online registration ends March 10 at midnight. Selected course books will be mailed to participant address if registering before March 6. Participants are strongly encouraged to read all materials before arriving at the Academy.
After March 6, course books can be picked up at Lay Academy. Courses with less than 5 enrolled by March 6 will be canceled.
Questions? Please contact Connie Schweitzer (847-302-2437 or cepschw@att.net) or Steven Schiller (815-494-0053 or schiller815@gmail.com).
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