All laity are invited to attend the CSM Mini Academy on the South District Saturday, November 7, 2026 being held at Hopewell UMC (852 Hopewell Road, Downingtown, PA 19335). Four classes are being offered:

*The Basic Course which is the 1st step into the Christ Servant Ministry program led by Judy Ehniniger.

*Finding Your Voice: Esentials of Preaching – an advanced speaking course led by Rev. Amy Banka.

*Leadership Lessons from a Reluctant Prophet – a leadership course led by Rev. Steve Morton.

*Finishing Strong: Nurturing our Aging Congregations – a caring ministries course led by CSM’s Margie Krut and Celeste Schiller.

Registration and more information can be found on the Christ Servant Ministrites website – https://www.christservantministries.net/events. The cost is $35. Check in begins at 8:00 am and we will finish by 5:00pm Lunch will be provided.

Contact Sheri Kentner at sherikentner@gmail.com if you have questions. Download informational flyer.