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SUMMARY:Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes Fall 2025 (Rosebush)
DESCRIPTION:Central Bay District Lay Servant Classes\nFall 2025\n\nNovember 1 & 8\, 2025 – Rosebush UMC\n\nLay Servant Ministries – Basic\nLeading Worship & Preaching (NEW combination class) – This class is required for anyone wishing to certify as a Lay Speaker and is highly recommended for those who do pulpit supply.\nMethodist Heritage\n\n\n\nClasses meet 9:00 am-3:00 pm each day.  Participants must complete both days in order to receive course credit. \nThe Central Bay District does not charge registration fees for Lay Servant classes\, although participants are responsible for obtaining a copy of the corresponding textbook. \nTo register for classes\, complete your request for training form and bring to first class date OR email to Janice Buckley at buckley7878@charter.net (deadlines are dependent on location – see linked posters above).  Contact Janice with any additional questions.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/central-bay-district-lay-servant-classes-fall-2025-rosebush/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:ROSEBUSH UMC\, 3805 School Rd\, Rosebush\, 48878-5013\, United States of America
CATEGORIES:Lay Servant Classes,Leadership,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Shores District Lay Servant Ministry":MAILTO:saraw1104@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:BASIC Lay Servant Class
DESCRIPTION:Course is free – order your own book and bring a sack lunch.\nYou must attend all sessions to earn credit for the course.\nRegistration deadline is one week prior to the first session. \nREGISTER HERE \nDownload flyer  \n\nIntroduction to Lay Ministry: The Basic Course\nSundays\, November 2\, 9\, 16  |  1-5pm  |  Nashville UMC\nLed by Pastor Crystal Fox\nRequired book: Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant’s Book by Sandy Jackson \nThis course is foundational for all courses in Lay Servant Ministries. Participants are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts and to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership\, developing future leaders\, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices\, and being part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship.
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/basic-lay-servant-class/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:NASHVILLE UMC\, 210 Washington Street\, Nashville\, MI\, 49073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Southwest District,Lay Servant Classes
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SUMMARY:Roles for Social Change Information Session
DESCRIPTION:In a time of political and social upheaval\, many are fighting fear\, hopelessness\, and despair. Claim your role in social change movements and find out how you can most effectively collaborate with others to engage in social justice ministries. Free online info session on November 10 at noon or 7 pm ET in preparation for the hybrid workshops on November 20\, 6 to 9 pm ET\, or November 21\, from 10 am to 1:30 pm ET. Choose the date that works best for you. Sliding scale fee. Register now!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/roles-for-social-change-information-session/2025-11-10/1/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Roles for Social Change Information Session
DESCRIPTION:In a time of political and social upheaval\, many are fighting fear\, hopelessness\, and despair. Claim your role in social change movements and find out how you can most effectively collaborate with others to engage in social justice ministries. Free online info session on November 10 at noon or 7 pm ET in preparation for the hybrid workshops on November 20\, 6 to 9 pm ET\, or November 21\, from 10 am to 1:30 pm ET. Choose the date that works best for you. Sliding scale fee. Register now!
URL:https://michiganumc.org/event/roles-for-social-change-information-session/2025-11-10/2/
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