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Prairie Central Lay Academy Spring 2025

Location: Barrington UMC, 98 Algonquin Rd

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March 9, 16, 23, &  30
2 to 5 p.m.

All class times must be attended to receive course credit.

Barrington UMC
98 Algonquin Road, Barrington

Online registration

Cost: $40, includes any textbook and resource material

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Class Options: (one course per academy)

  • Basic Course Canceled

  • Called to Preach Canceled

  • Embracing Personal Prayer
    The class helps participants embrace the spiritual power of prayer.  Students will examine their own prayer lives and discover tools to help in the process of entering personal prayer.
    Instructor: Pat Michalik

  • Discipleship Begins with Relationships
    This course helps lay servant leaders understand and adopt an intentional discipleship plan for their church by creating a spiritual growth movement to See All the People.  This is a new class for our district.
    Instructor: Rev. Norval Brown


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