LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES
Lay Servant Ministries is one of the most significant lay leadership development programs available within the United Methodist connection. Through this system of equipping and empowering, lay servants have the opportunity to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ who then go and make other disciples in partnership with a coordinating pastor.
LAY SERVANT COURSES
Here, you will embark on a journey of personal and spiritual growth while gaining the skills needed to serve your community effectively. Our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and resources to fulfill your calling as a lay servant. Join us as we explore the principles of service, leadership, and faith in action.
Courses are listed by district below.
Adirondack District
Biblical Storytelling: Dancing with Words
Friday, October 9 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Peru Community Federated
12 Elm St., Peru, NY 12972
Facilitator: Rev. Phil Richards
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Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (Heritage Course)
Tuesdays, Sept. 15, 22, October 13, 20, 27 from 6:30—8:30 p.m.
ZOOM
To register or ask questions, contact Bruce France, bfrance70@outlook.com or (518) 441-9584.
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Albany District
No Courses Available
Binghamton District
Binghamton & Oneonta District Lay Servant Ministry Open House
Sunday, October 4 from 1-4 p.m.
Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center
501 William Law Road, Windsor, NY 13865
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Leading Public Prayer - Facilitator: Pastor Lea Harding
Basic Course - Facilitator: Tom Blake
Saturdays, October 17 and 24
12-5 p.m.
Windsor UMC
56 Chapel Street, Windsor, NY 13865
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Called to Preach
October 27, 29, November 5, and 10
6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Zoom only
Facilitator: Rev. Joyce Allen
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Cornerstone District
No Courses Available
Crossroads District
Basic Lay Servant Ministries Class
Friday, October 9 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Baldwinsville UMC
17 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Facilitator: Rev. Jeff Hodge
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Advanced Course: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Friday, October 9 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Baldwinsville UMC
17 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Facilitator: Elisabeth Kisselstein
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UM Polity: United Methodist Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (UM Polity) Course
Friday, October 9 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Baldwinsville UMC
17 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Facilitator: Rev. Susan Ranous
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Finger Lakes District
No Courses Available
Genesee Valley District
"The Basic Lay Servant Course," Facilitator: Carmen FS Vianese
"Leading and Planning Worship," Facilitator: Rev. Ann Robinson
"Sacred Tension: Dissonance and Dialogue in the Old Testament," Facilitator: Rev. Hoyt Brown
November 6-8
Asbury Camp & Retreat Center
16 Lakeside Ave., Silver Lake, NY 14549
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Mohawk District
The Advanced Lay Servant Class, “Called to Preach”
Saturdays, September 19, 26, and October 3 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Delta UMC
6285 Hawkins Corners Road, Rome, NY 13440
Facilitator: Paul Phister
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Mountain View District
No Courses Available
Niagara Frontier District
No Courses Available
Northern Flow District
No Courses Available
Oneonta District
Binghamton & Oneonta District Lay Servant Ministry Open House
Sunday, October 4 from 1 — 4:00 p.m.
Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center
501 William Law Road, Windsor, NY 13865
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