Crosswalk in the City: Urban Ministries Convention
August 24, 2021
The North Pacific Union Conference is holding a virtual Urban Ministries Convention on September 16-18.
The seminars presented will include topics such as Children’s Ministries, Health Ministries, Conscience & Social Justice, Disaster Response, and more.
Speakers will highlight innovative, successful and sustainable ministries operated by Adventist churches in the urban context and provide tips on community engagement that will address the needs of your community. This convention will help you serve and influence your community regardless of your locale in a rural or urban setting.
For Upper Columbia Conference members, please contact either Patty Marsh at pattym@uccsda.org or Wendy Urbin at wendyu@uccsda.org for a discount code for registration or for questions.
To register and for detailed information, visit www.nwadvent.st/urban2021.
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