Greenhouse Day: A Fresh Expressions Training Event

Location: Elgin: Journey of Hope, 37W040 Highland Ave.

October 4
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Elgin: Journey of Hope UMC
37W040 Highland Ave.

Join us for a day-long training and learning about Fresh Expressions, a creative way for laity and clergy to reach out to their communities and reach out to new people in new places in new ways! The day will be led by Dr. Michael Beck, the director of Fresh Expressions for The United Methodist Church.

After the training, there will be an option for churches to participate in a Fresh Expression Pathway with the conference.

Contact Christian Coon for more details.

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