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Special Session

Location: Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road, Malta, IL

Saturday, November 16, 2019, 9am - 1pm

Annual Conference Special Session

Read Bishop Dyck's Call Letter

Registration cost: $10. The last day to register is Wednesday, November 13 by noon.

Off-site childcare at Malta UMC will be available only for those who pre-register.

Pre-order a box lunch to go for $8. The facility is accessible.

Online Registration

Click here for driving directions.

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Mission Collection

The Midwest Mission Distribution Center will have its truck parked outside Kishwaukee College from 8 am - 9 am on Nov. 16 to collect donations for Hurricane Dorian relief for the Bahamas. Click here for a list of items needed and bring them before you check-in for the Special Session! Thank you for your support!

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