Conference

Welcome to Annual Conference 2020

The 2020 theme, “VIBRANT CONGREGATIONS” will focus on equipping local congregations with tools for engaging worship, meaningful mission outreach, and strong and healthy relationships.

By popular request, the pre-conference Golf Scramble and 5K Run-Walk-Bike will return on Wednesday, May 27, 1 pm and 4 pm respectively.

Event costs are the same again this year - no cost increase in 2020!

We are pleased to report that the cost for attending the annual conference will not increase in 2020. Please budget now for your members to annual conference to attend. 

Registration - $125

Housing (Double Occupancy/Hotel) - $65 per night/per person

Meals (includes 20% gratuity for servers) Lunch $15/Dinner $20

Expected cost to attend all four days $485.

Schedule Highlights (Tentative):

Thursday, May 28, 2020:

• 10:00 am – noon Opening Worship/Memorial Service
• 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Clergy and Laity Sessions
• 4:00 pm Organization of Conference
• 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm Legislative Committees

Friday, May 29, 2020:

• 8:30 am - 9:30 am Worship
• 10 am - noon Plenary
  
• 1:30 pm - Teaching session
• 2:30 pm - Plenary
  
• Open night for activities

Saturday, May 30, 2020:

• 8:30 am – 9:30 am Worship
  
• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Plenary
  
• 1:30pm – 3:30 pm Celebrating the Journey of Ministry
• 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm  Legislation
• 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Legislation followed by Q&A with Bishop David Bard.
  

Sunday, May 31, 2020:

• 9 am Worship
• 9:30 am – noon Cabinet Report, Setting of Appointments
  
• 2 pm Ordination and Commissioning Service
• 5 pm Conference adjourns