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

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.

Register online

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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