In Sympathy: Mr. Vi Tran
Mr. Vi Tran, spouse of Rev. Brian Gilbert of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 37.
Location: Online via Zoom
Two courses offered
Dates listed in course offerings. All class times must be attended to receive course credit.
Cost $10
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)
- Instructor: Rev. Norval I. Brown
- Book: Ministry with the Forgotten: Dementia through a Spiritual Lens, Participant’s Book by Kenneth L. Carder (Book may be purchased at your favorite bookseller)
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)
- Instructor: Deaconess Catherine Inserra
- Book: Accountable Discipleship: Living in God's Household by Steven W Manskar (Book may be purchased at your favorite bookseller)
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