Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the Central Conferences
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
Pastoral transitions 2018 - a workshop for clergy and laity together
This workshop is being offered twice. Pick the date and place best suited for both pastor and church leadership either May 5 at Rochelle UMC or Aug. 4 at Naperville: Grace.
Cost: $10/person
Who should attend:
Agenda:
8:00 registration & fellowship
8:30 welcome & devotions
9:00 making a good start: healthy transitions
11:00 who is your neighbor?
11:30 lunch
clergy conversations
laity Q&A with cabinet
12:30 skills for building strong relationships
3:00 closing
For more information: Call your District Superintendent or Rev. Lisa Kruse-Safford 815.508.1388
This year, Northern Illinois United Methodists will be donating to one Bishop’s Appeal for two worthy recipients. The appeal for Education for the Central Conferences wi…
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