Lay Servant Basic

Text: Polity, Practice, and the Mission of the United Methodist Church Author: Thomas E. Frank ISBN-10: 0687335310

ISBN-13: 978-0687335312 9780881776263

Registration Deadline April 11, 2015

! Buy, read & bring text ! Bring your lunch ! Checks made out to UNYAC

! Mail checks & registration to:

Della Ludwig PO Box 296 Port Gibson, NY 14537

Finger Lakes District

Upper New York Annual Conference

Spring 2015 Ministry Discovery

Everyone is encouraged to join a study. Advanced Course credit is available for those seeking Lay Servant certification.

Questions call or email Lucina: 3159459444

FLLayServant@gmail.com

Advanced Course Offering Life Together in the United

Methodist Connection: Polity Discover your kingdom building potential. Explore your gifts and graces. Find tools for making your ministry more effective. Course is offered at The Living Well in Penn Yan.

Details

Where: The Living Well 121 East Elm Street Penn Yan, NY 14527 When: Saturday April 25 & May 9 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Bring your own lunch Cost: $10.00 Dress: Casual, comfortable

Life Together in the United Methodist Connection: Polity

Leader: Rev Dr Robin Blair Robin embraces her ministry and church as a place to be strengthened by Christian faith. She enjoys helping people on their way to becoming disciples, people of compassion and workers for justice. She learns daily from the people of God in the honor of service through the local church. The course is offered at The Living Well, a ministry of the United Methodist Churches of Yates County. It offers a safe, welcoming, respectful space and staff, dedicated to helping individuals with immediate needs and resources.

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Life Together in the United Connection: Polity is an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries. The course is an overview of the structure and organization of The United Methodist Church. Life Together in the United Methodist Connection: Polity is one of the courses required for Lay Servants who wish to become certified Lay Speakers. It is also an excellent resource for any small group desiring a greater understanding of how United Methodists relate to one another both at home and around the world. This in-depth analysis of the

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connection between United Methodist polity and theology addresses ways in which historical developments have shaped--and continue to shape--the organization of the church. Join Robin Blair at The Living Well for this exciting journey of discovery. Text: Polity, Practice, and the Mission of the United Methodist Church Thomas E. Frank ISBN-10: 0687335310 Note: The course is open to everyone. Please purchase and read text. Lay servants interested in course credit should indicate this desire on registration form.

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