In Sympathy: Nya Kwiawon Taryor
Rev. Nya Kwiawon Tarylor Sr., a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Location: Oak Lawn: First UMC (10000 Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, Il.)
Saturday, January 20
Saturday, January 20
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Oak Lawn: First UMC (10000 Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, Il.)
Registration Fee: $10 lunch included (Ages 36+) Under 35: Free
Children, Youth and Young Adults Receive Gift Cards for Participating!
Schedule:
- 9:00 a.m. Registration, Refreshments
- 9:30 a.m. Plenary –Plan, Pray, Go
- 10:30 a.m. Morning Workshops
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:15 p.m. Afternoon Workshops
- 2:45 p.m. Wrap Up
Classes:Pick one topic per session
- Morning Workshops (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
- Colors, Crafts and Creativity (Children Ages 0-11) led by Trinida Langdon, Morgan Park UMC
- Movement, Music and More (Youth Ages 12-18) led by Lazette Saunders, Gorham UMC
- Vital Congregations/Effective Pastors led by Rev. Jim Bell, Belvidere: First UMC
- Intentional Discipleship Systems led by Rev. Caleb Hong, Rockford: Christ UMC
- Hearing the Call to Ministry led by Rev. Beverly Dukes, Lombard: First UMC/ Maywood: Neighborhood UMC
- Visiting and Care Ministries led by Dr. Michelle Taylor Sanders, Retired Elder
- Afternoon Workshops (1:15 - 2:45 p.m.)
- Colors, Crafts and Creativity (Children Ages 0-11) led by Trinida Langdon, Morgan Park UMC
- Movements, Music and More (Youth Ages 12 – 18) led by Lazette Saunders, Gorham UMC
- Rap, Rhythm & Rhymes (Young Adults 19-35) led by Rev. Dr. Jacques Conway, Orland Park: Faith UMC
- Finance Committee led by Barbara Sutton, CCFA, Maple Park UMC
- Staff Parish Relations Committee led by Rev. Dennis Langdon, Morgan Park/Chicago: Trinity UMC
- Trustees led by Bob Wood, Lansing: First UMC
- Lay Servant Ministries led by Dr. Irma Clark, Lake South District Lay Academy Director; Hartzell Memorial
- Lay Leaders led by Eugene Williams, Conference Lay Leader; South Shore UMC
Questions? Contact Dr. Audrea F. Nanabray, ananabray@umcnic.org