Six courses will be offered Friday, October 7, (6-9 pm) and Saturday, October 8, (9-3)

• Introduction to Lay Ministry.  The Basic Course taught by District Lay Leader Pam Braden.
  • Buy Book from Upper Room $12.  Kindle edition $8.49.  Amazon print $11
• Advanced Courses:
  • Leading Worship taught by Helen Oates
    • Buy Book from Upper Room $10.   Kindle edition $7.99.  Amazon $9.80
  • Living our Beliefs:  The United Methodist Way taught by Marsha Plybon, Certified Lay Minister
    • Buy Book from Upper Room $7.99 ;  Kindle $9.99.  Amazon $13,
  • Justice in Everyday Life:  A Look at the Social Principles of the UMC taught by Tom Woods, Certified Lay Speaker
    • Buy book from Upper Room $10.  Kindle $4.99.  Amazon $10.
  • Called to Preach taught by Greg Smith, Certified Lay Speaker
    • Buy book from Upper Room $15.99.  Kindle $9.99.  Amazon $10.79
  • Life Together in the UMC (Polity) taught by Rev. Dr. Ford Price
    • Buy book – Life Together in the United Methodist Connection Amazon $10.  Upper Room $10

After taking the Basic class, five courses are required for Certified Lay Speaker status.

All classes will meet at  Stout Memorial United Methodist Church, 3500 Broad St., Parkersburg, WV 26101

Download the registration form here:   2022-Fall-Registration-Form. Mail registration form with $10 to the LKD Lay Ministries Registrar at 3301 Broad Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Deadline:  September 23, 2022.

Questions?  Contact Marvin Trippett. Pam Braden