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Location: Schaumburg: Our Saviour’s UMC
March 1, 8, 15, & 22
Schaumburg: Our Saviour’s UMC
March 1, 8, 15, & 22
2 to 5 p.m.
All class times must be attended to receive course credit.
Schaumburg: Our Saviour’s UMC
701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
Online registration coming soon
Cost: $40, includes book and snacks on all days
Class Options: (one course per academy)
- Basic Course
Foundational to all Lay Servant Ministries courses, the Basic course encourages participants to discover their own journey and build strong spiritual practices; it is required before completing certification in Lay Servant Ministries.
Instructor: Roger Curless - Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (Heritage)
This course explores how we got where we are today beginning with John and Charles Wesley through the circuit riders; it continues the journey of social holiness taught by John Wesley.
Instructor: Peggy Hansen - Called to Preach
This course is a “how to” guide of the resources, preparation process and practice of preaching for those called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence or without formal training.
Instructor: Rev. Becky Nicol - Dancing with Words
This course will help participants learn what constitutes a good story, discover storytelling styles and practice creating stories in class.
Instructor: Marlene Stratton
QUESTIONS?
Mary Mecker (630) 709-3953