Location: Mendota: First UMC, 100 East 6th Street, Mendota

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.

Online Registration

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Class Options: (one course per academy)

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

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QUESTIONS?
Marcia Peddicord, marcia.peddicord@gmail.com.