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Lake North Lay Academy Spring 23

Location: Online via Zoom

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Two courses offered

Dates listed in course offerings. All class times must be attended to receive course credit.

Cost $10

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Ministry with the Forgotten: Dementia through a Spiritual Lens

Dates: Saturdays, March 18th & 25th, and April 1st, 22nd & 29th, 9:30 to 11:30 am

This course follows the book that was written through Kenneth's experiences as he cared for his wife, who had dementia. (Advanced Course)

Accountable Discipleship

Dates: Thursdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23, & 30th, 6:45 to 8:45 pm

Join Deaconess Catherine Inserra, Manager of Faith & Community Relations with Kids Above All and member at First UMC in Park Ridge, on the faith journey into this Lent. This time together will be ‘set apart’ as not only a Lenten practice but, more importantly, to encourage accountability, relatability, and applicability for our deepening call to discipleship as curious and faithful servants. (Advanced Course)

QUESTIONS? Contact Chester Lacy - chester.lacy@everbridge.com

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