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This summer, take a meaningful next step in your journey of faith and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, register for the Day of Discovery (May 31)<\/strong> and spend time with fellow laity exploring your call and learning about the many ways to get involved as a layperson in the United Methodist Church. Through worship, storytelling, and an exploration of spiritual gifts, this special event is a great place to begin your journey\u2014or to gain clarity about where God may be calling you next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, jump-start your Lay Servant Ministries journey by signing up for one or more of our summer courses<\/strong>. With a mix of online and in-person offerings, the Summer Quarter (June\u2013August) includes classes on worship, polity, history, spiritual gifts, and more\u2014truly something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re just starting to explore how you might serve or looking to grow in your current role, there’s a place for you here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day of Discovery<\/a>
Celebrate the ministry of the laity, learn more about lay servant ministries, and discover your call!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Basic Course<\/a>
with Allen Burden
Jun 21, 8am-4:30pm, Zoom<\/em>
Register by June 5!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leading Worship<\/a>
with Glenn Stallsmith
June 28 , 8:30am-5pm,<\/em> Raleigh<\/em>
Register by June 12!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Soul Reset<\/a>
with Effie McGill
July 12, 8:30am-5pm, Laurinburg<\/em>
Register by June 26!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Life Together (Polity)<\/a>
with Laura Wittman
July 19, 8am-4:30pm, Zoom<\/em>
Register by July 3!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discover Your Spiritual Gifts<\/a>
with Rhonda Morris and Tom Santa
August 2, 8am-4:30pm, Zoom<\/em>
Register by July 17!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Basic Course<\/a>
with Mamie Alley
August 9, 8:30am-5pm,<\/em> Fayetteville
Register by July 24!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Living Our UM Beliefs (History)<\/a>
with Tom Santa
August 16, 8am-4:30pm,<\/em> Zoom
Register by July 31!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ministry and Aging in the 21st Century<\/a>
with Sandy Core and Ernest Leatherman
August 23, 8am-4:30pm,<\/em> Zoom
Register by August 7!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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