Registration Begins for Fall Lay Speaking Classes

   Basic and Advanced Lay Speaking classes will be held on Saturday, October 9 and Saturday, October 30 from 9am to 3pm at Grand Haven Church of the Dunes, 717 Sheldon Rd. in Grand Haven. You must have completed the Basic class before taking the Advanced class and must complete both days of Advanced classes to receive your certificate. According to the Book of Discipline, to remain a certified Lay Speaker one must take an Advanced class every 3 years. If your certification has lapsed, but you did take Basic, you may take either the Advanced or the revised Basic being offered.

   Please bring your Bible and writing materials. Payment  can be made at the first class. September 17 is the registration deadline and we need a minimum of 10 participants in each class.

• Advanced: Christian Storytelling (start of 3 year rotation) Instructor is Don Williams
• Basic: Jody Pratt, Instructor

   There is a $25 fee, which includes all materials and both lunches.  Do you have questions about either training or do you need to find out if you're still certified? Please call Liz at the GR District Office at 616.459.4503 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

   To Register for a class, please contact Jody Pratt via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 269.792.0481. If calling, please leave a message along with your phone number and request a confirmation return call.

Winter 2011 Lay Speaking (GR District)

Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27 (Feb. 3 & 10 weather make up dates)

Wyoming Park UMC , 2244 Porter SW, Wyoming.

6:30-8:30pm Basic and Advanced-Worship Design

ADVANCED-Worship Design: Instructor is Lisa Aldrich, Worship Leader at Cornerstone UMC

Registration will begin in November.

   The Lansing District is offering a Lay Speaking Training overnight from 7pm Friday, November 12 through 7pm Saturday, November 13 at Wesley Woods Camp, 1700 Clear Lake Rd. in Dowling. For more information or to register, please contact Lay Speaking Director, Irene Vittoz at 517.453.5361.