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…
Location: Woodridge UMC, 2799 75th Street, Woodridge
Saturdays, November 1 and 8
Woodridge UMC
Cost: $40
Saturdays, November 1 and 8
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All class times must be attended to receive course credit.
Woodridge UMC
2700 75th Street, Woodridge
Cost: $40
Cost includes needed books as well as breakfast and lunch both days
Class Options: (one course per academy)
- Basic Course This course is foundational for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. Participants are encouraged to consider the importance of servant leadership, developing future leaders and remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices.
Instructor: Roger Curless - Leading in Worship This course focuses on lay servants who regularly or occasionally lead in worship
Instructor: Rev. Sherry Steele - Becoming the Beloved Community This class presents the history and consequences of racism in the United States and seeks to move beyond facts into the human stories and fears behind this history.
Instructor: Dr. Richard Guzman
All class times must be attended to receive course credit.
QUESTIONS?
Mary Mecker (630) 709-3953