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: Dolton: Faith UMC, 15015 Grant St., Dolton
Saturdays, October 5 & 12
Saturdays, October 5 & 12
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dolton: Faith UMC, 15015 Grant St., Dolton
Cost $20
Class Options: (one course per academy)
- Basic Course: The Basic Course focuses on three primary aspects of Lay Servant Ministry: Leading Caring, and Communicating.
Book: Basic Course Participant Guide, by Sandy Zeigler Jackson & Brian Jackson.
Instructor: Jessica Houston, CLS - Living Our United Methodist Beliefs: This Course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that the United Methodist Church brings to the church universal. Book: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs: The United Methodist Way, by Kenneth L. Carder.
Instructor : Robert D. Massey, Sr., CLS - The Caring Congregation Ministry: This new advanced course, based on The Caring Congregations, will equip participants with tools for deep listening and grow their capacity to care in difficult situations of loss
Book: The Caring Congregation Ministry, by Karen Lampe, Melissa Collier Gepford
Instructor: Rev. Marcus Tabb. - Sacraments: Means of Grace: This advanced course with a leader’s guide by Rev. Beth Galbreath gives a deeper experience of the sacraments and many ideas for deepening congregations' sacramental practice of Baptism and Holy Communion.
Book: This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion, Participant’s Book, by Gayle Carlton Felton
Instructor: Lois Nemeth, CLS - Soul Reset: The course helps participants discover the power of Rest through practices that creates spiritual wholeness.
Book: Soul Reset: Breakdown, Breakthrough, and the Journey to Wholeness, by Junius B Dotson.
Instructor: Glynis Massey, CLS
All books may be purchased at your favorite bookseller.
All class times must be attended to receive course credit.
QUESTIONS?
Irma Clark, (312) 504-9095
Selena Robertts
Lay Academies are being offered in other districts. You are welcome to attend the academy that works for your needs.
- Spanish Lay Servant Academy, Aug. 31 & Oct. 26
- Lake North Lay Academy, Sept. 21 & 28
- Prairie North Lay Academy, Oct. 12 & 13
- Prairie South Lay Academy, Oct. 12 & 19
- Prairie Central Lay Academy, Nov. 2 & 9