Thursdays, October 15, 22, 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM California (PDT) & Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM California (PST)
Thursdays, October 15, 22, 29, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Hawaii (HST) & Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:30 PM* – 5:30 PM Hawaii (HST)
Fridays, October 16, 23, 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Guam (ChST) & Friday, November 6, 2026, 11:30 AM* – 1:30 PM Guam (ChST)
Zoom Online Platform (* Daylight Savings ends November 1, 2026)

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Cost & Deadlines: Register by Wednesday, October 14, 2026 and pay the $75 fee by Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Classes are open to participants from all districts.

About the Class:

• Who are invited:This course is a required  course for those seeking Certified Lay Minister status. For more about  Certified Lay Ministry, visit the CLM web page at www.calpacumc.org/lsm.
  • For  Certified Lay Speakers and Certified Lay Servants, this course  qualifies as an Advanced LSM Course, but is not one of the 6 required courses to qualify for Certified Lay Speaker.
  • This course is also open to anyone who would like to attend for self-improvement/edification purposes.
• A  minimum number of participants is required; if the class is canceled  because not enough people register, registrants will be notified by  email and those who have paid will be refunded. The maximum number of participants is 24.
• Attendance is required at all sessions for credit, as well as a two-hour assignment beyond the classroom, for a total of 10 hours.
• The Instructors are Rev. Dr. Thomas Choi, District Superintendent of the Hawaii District, and Denise Serino, CLM Director. Rev. Dr. Choi has served as a local church pastor, a district superintendent, the chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, and in many other leadership roles.
• About the Class:  This course focuses on the creation of caring communities within the frameworks of Wesleyan faith, ethics and theological reflection.
• Materials: Participants will use the books
  • To Be Decided.
• Zoom information is included in your confirmation email.
• Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable  Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can  download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a  microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via  phone if a mic is not available.

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