Way Forward Listening and Conversation Sessions

Posted: June 19 2018 at 12:00 AM

The General/Jurisdictional Delegation will be holding listening and conversation sessions leading up to the Special Session in February 2019. You can choose to attend any one of the locations.

October 6

9:00 am Rockford District (Freeport - First)

1:00 pm Dekalb District (Sterling – Wesley UMC)

October 20

9:00 am Chicago NW District (Park Ridge UMC)

1:00 pm Chicago Southern District (St. Mark UMC)

November 10

9:00 am Elgin District (Barrington UMC)

1:00 pm Aurora District (Bethany Fox Valley)

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