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Location: Mendota: First UMC, 100 East 6th Street, Mendota
Saturdays, April 6 and 13
Saturdays, April 6 and 13
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Mendota: First UMC, 100 East 6th Street, Mendota
Cost $40
Youth may attend at no cost as long as they are accompanied by an adult taking a class.
Class Options: (one course per academy)
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Loving People and Planet in God's Name *NEW*
Learn more about climate justice, how to talk about climate justice using a biblical and theological framework, and how to work with their communities to do meaningful ministry around creation care
Book: Climate Justice: A Call to Hope and Action by Pat Watkins (Kindle Edition)
Instructor: Peggy Hansen, Certified Lay Minister -
Congregational Care Ministry *NEW*
Discover the world of congregational care, how this program can enhance your church's care ministry, and how to set up a care team at your own church
Book: The Caring Congregation Ministry: Care Minister's Manual by Karen Lampe
Instructor: Buzz Wheeler, Certified Lay Servant -
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Learn about your spiritual gifts, what they mean and how to use them.
Book: For the Common Good by Christine Harmon
Instructor: Jean Gewin, Certified Lay Servant -
Lay Ministry Basic
Lay Servant Ministries is the first step for many laypersons toward their faith journey.
Book: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant's Book by Sandy Jackson & Brian Jackson
Instructor: Dennis Yokum, Certified Lay Speaker
All books may be purchased at your favorite bookseller.
All class times must be attended to receive course credit.
QUESTIONS?
Marcia Peddicord, marcia.peddicord@gmail.com.