Building Faith and Friendships at JOY Camp
JOY Camp 2026 brought together 61 campers and 27 volunteer counselors for a week of faith, friendship, and outdoor fun at Camp Reynoldswood in Dixon, Ill., June 21-27. Centered on the…
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