Basic LERT Training, St. John Lutheran Church, Luverne MN, 11-23-2024

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Description

Description

This is an invitation to Basic LERT Training.  Click on the "Sign Up" button on the top right of page you are reading!

The goal of the training is to prepare congregations and individuals to be better prepared when a disaster strikes and help them know how to respond. The LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team) model will be presented.  Participants will learn how local teams of trained volunteers to respond when disasters occur.

Anyone interested is welcome to attend the training session. However, only LCMS members who are 14 years or older will receive qualification as LCMS LERT volunteers.  You will receive your certificate of participation, volunteer ID card, and T-shirt after the training is complete. Your LERT trainers will distribute all the LERT materials during and after the class.

Subjects of the training are:  1) An introduction to the LCMS Disaster Response program, 2) Theology of Mercy work, 3) Congregational Preparedness and 4) The practicalities of Lutheran Early Response Teams and how they work.

Training is on Saturday, November 23rd,2024 at St. John Lutheran Church, 803 N. Cedar St., Luverne, MN, 9am-3:00pm.  Please come at 8:30am to check-in, complete registration & pick up materials.  The LERT training class begins at 9:00 am.

 Pre-registration is required and online.   Because materials are ordered based upon pre-registrations, your early registration is greatly appreciated by event planners.  Walk-ins are welcome but cannot be guaranteed classroom materials.  

[Note: When you click the "sign up" button on this page you will be asked to register an account if you don't already have one.  Part of the one-time registration process is granting permission to use class pictures, reading and acknowledging the liability waiver, and selecting T-shirt size. Note: every volunteer needs their email address when they register.]  

Payment:  Cost is $20 per person (includes all materials, refreshments, and lunch).  Pay at the training with cash or check only.

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 14 and 99.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Nov 23, 2024
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon All materials, snacks, and lunch are supplied.
Get Connected Icon cost for class is $20

Location

Get Connected Icon 803 N. Cedar St.
Luverne, MN  55021