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Rockford District Lay Servant Academy

Location: Rockford: Beth Eden UMC, 3201 Huffman Blvd, Rockford, IL 61103

Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, October 20

Rockford District Fall Lay Academy

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These courses will help you grow in your role as a layperson, developing and nurturing your spiritual gifts for the ministry of the church. All laity are welcome - you do not need to participate in the Lay Servant Program to attend.

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Fee is $45 by Oct 14, 2019 - $50 after Oct 14, 2019 (No refunds made after October 14, 2019)

For more information, contact Leslie Stanford, Lay Academy Chair at 815-713-7786 or jptmom8@gmail.com. 

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