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Where might God be calling you to grow this summer? Explore seven Lay Servant Ministries courses offered online and in person, and take the next step in your journey of discipleship and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Justice in Everyday Life<\/a>
with Ernest Leatherman and Sandy Core
June 6, 8:30am\u20135pm
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Sacred Tension<\/a>
with Jesse Baker
June 27, 8:30am\u20135pm
Bethel UMC (Snow Camp)
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Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries<\/a>
with Allen Burden
July 18, 8am\u20134:30pm
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For the Common Good <\/a>
with Anne Sims
July 25, 8am\u20134:30pm
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Life Together in the UM Connection (Polity)<\/a>
with Laura Wittman
August 1, 8am\u20134:30pm
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Teaching Biblical Faith: <\/strong>
Leading Small Group Bible Studies<\/strong>
August 22, 8:30am\u20135pm
Soapstone UMC (Raleigh)
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Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM History)<\/a>
with Tom Santa
August 29, 8am\u20134:30pm
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