Resource Workshop 2026

Optional Welfare & Self-Reliance Resource Workshop 2026

Chicago, Wisconsin and Minnesota Coordinating Councils

Discussion Led by Carla Woodson (Welfare Self Reliance Manager)

Format: 15 minute “In the Lord’s Way” module, 30-minute main topic presentation, Q&A

Audience: stake and ward council, stake and ward Relief Society and Elders Quorum presidencies, bishopric 

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us

Meeting ID: 978 4874 9165

Passcode: 12345

JANUARY_________________________________________________________________________________

Date: Wednesday, January 21st

Time: 7:30pm Central Time

Topic: New Training from In the Lord’s Way: Helping Those with Temporal or Emotional Needs: Fast 

Offering Assistance: From how to help someone develop a self-reliance plan, to How do I balance 

providing relief and building self-reliance?

MARCH___________________________________________________________________________________

Date: Wednesday, March 18th

Time: 7:30pm Central Time

Topic: Emergency Services: From Flooding to Tornadoes to local security, what kind of plans should 

we have in place and what is proper protocol when emergencies come?

MAY_____________________________________________________________________________________

Date: Wednesday, May 20th

Time: 7:30pm Central Time

Topic: EnglishConnect and BYU Pathway Worldwide—Education to learn English or increase member’s 

capacity, job and leadership potential.

SEPTEMBER_______________________________________________________________________________

Date: Wednesday, September 16th

Time: 7:30pm Central Time

Topic: Family Services -- Enhancement of Services to Leaders and Members. Learn how leaders can 

get training and best utilize their services.

NOVEMBER_______________________________________________________________________________

Date: Wednesday, November 18th

Time: 7:30pm Central Time

Topic: New updates and exciting features from Employment Services. We will also discuss 

Development Counseling, and how this resource can help those that are harder to employ or are 

underemployed.

Contact Information:

Carla Woodson 

Welfare and Self-reliance Manager

Carla.woodson@churchofjesuschrist.org

Cell: 952-681-0143