In Sympathy: Donna Atkinson
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
Pastoral transitions 2018 workshop - August 4
a workshop for clergy and laity together
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
Rev. Donna Atkinson, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on January 24, 2026.
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