Practicing Hope Requires Leading Courageously
Eugene Williams, Northern Illinois Conference co-lay leader, says that to practice hope, we must take brave actions. "Giving up power and extending equity is hard to do; especial…
Feb. 12, 2018
Time: 8 am - 2 pm
Annual Order of Elder’s Gathering Holy “Othering”
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. Registration/continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Bible study
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Getting to Know You
1:30 p.m. Closing Worship
1:50 p.m. Evaluation
2:00 p.m. Godspeed
RSVP: NICOrderofElders@gmail.com
Vegetarian, Gluten-free & Omnivore options available for breakfast and lunch
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