A Promise to Mom: Reflections of an Annual Conference Session Member
Jeany Gewin has served as an Annual Conference lay member for over 20 years. She explains why she is following in her mother's footsteps and advocating for t…
Spend a day with author Paul Nixon exploring ideas from his books "Weird Church" and "Multi". Paul passionately believes that God has a better story in mind for 21st-century congregations than simply struggling for sustainability and longing for twenty years ago.
What does it take for a church to thrive in the current cultural conditions? There will be time for processing and questions in addition to Paul’s teaching and guidance toward the next steps that your church can take immediately.
Bishop Sally Dyck will also share her thoughts on “Navigating Uncharted Waters” in our ministry together.
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from 9:30 to 3:30 pm
Location: Pentecost Room on the 11th floor, Evangelical Lutheran Center (8765 W. Higgins Road, Chicago)
Cost: $30, includes lunch & program
Questions? Contact Martin Lee at mlee@umcnic.org for Office of Congregational Development and Redevelopment
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