Announcing the #BeUMC Awards
The Northern Illinois Annual Conference, with United Methodist Communications, is excited to launch the #BeUMC Awards! Celebrate laypeople, clergy, and congregations who love boldly, serve joyfully…
Saturday, Nov. 23
8:30am to 4:00pm (program begins at 9am)
Cost: $15; registration closes Friday, November 22 at 12 noon
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone interested in being more effective in leading transformative conversations in churches, communities, schools, and service agencies. SEATS ARE LIMITED! This learning experience offers participants insights in:
"Restorative Leadership provides skill training that provides for best practices in holding “crucial conversations” related to such topics as racism, human sexuality, and immigration." ~Bishop Sally Dyck
Nehemiah Trinity Rising is a faith-based restorative justice consultancy and will be leading this training.
The Northern Illinois Annual Conference, with United Methodist Communications, is excited to launch the #BeUMC Awards! Celebrate laypeople, clergy, and congregations who love boldly, serve joyfully…
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