“Starting the Conversation…Ministry with our LGBTQ family & friends” will be held on Saturday, October 17th from 9am until 3pm at Sycamore United Methodist Church. This is a special day for all laity in the Northern Illinois Conference to join Bishop Sally Dyck to begin an open dialogue about how we as Christians can be in ministry with our family and friends who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. Registration for this event is limited to the first 150 people (deadline to register is October 14th). Registration is now open click here for further details. Cost: $15/person includes lunch, check vegetarian option. Childcare is provided – but registration is required (deadline to register for the childcare is October 7th). Questions contact: Mary Hughes-Olson at mhughes-olson@wowway.com