Order of Elders

Location: Online

Thursday, February 18, 2021, 9 am to 12 noon

Order of Elders

Gather with NIC active and retired elders, both full and commissioned, to explore how we can have hope in the midst of all of our struggles.

Join Interim Bishop John Hopkins and our main speaker, the Rev. Adam Hamilton, for an encouraging and enlightening look at HOPE. There will be time for Q&A with our speaker as well as breakout groups on topics of self-care.

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