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176th Annual Conference Register Today - Early Bird Rates end May 15
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Early Registration cost: $75 ends -
May 15.
Regular Registration: May 16 - May 29 - $90
On-Site/Late Registration fees will apply to any registrations postmarked later than May 29.
The cost for on-site registration is $125.
- Legislative/Historical Documents as well as the Consent Calendar are now online. Visit www.umcnic.org/AC2015 and click on the "Legislative/Historical" Docs tab.
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Upcoming Webinar on Legislative Process - June 1
Mark your calendar for a Webinar on Monday, June 1, 2015 at noon and 7pm to talk about the Standing Rules and Legislative process. Please be sure to join us for one of the two sessions which should last no more than an hour.
- You can also dial in using your phone: (408) 650-3131 Access Code: 306-690-661
For other Annual Conference information and deadlines visit www.umcnic.org/AC2015.
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Laity Session at Annual Conference
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This year's focus of the Laity Session at Annual Conference will be on youth and young adults. As such, the Board of Laity is extending an open invitation to all youth and young adults to attend to make this a meaningful session.
It will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2015 between 6pm and 8pm in the Mega Center at Pheasant Run in St. Charles, IL.
You do not have to be a Lay Member to Annual Conference to attend the Laity Session. If you have any questions, please contact the Conference Lay Leader Arnold Rivera, who is the Chair of the Board of Laity. He can be reached at PRARIV@yahoo.com.
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Celebrate Asian and Pacific Island Heritage Month
The General Board of Global Ministries offers suggestions for incorporating visuals, literature, prayers, missions and music from the Asian and Pacific Island communities in worship in the month of May. Consider your worship themes, your context, and engage several members of your congregation in discerning how you can celebrate with God's people the richness of these cultures. Click here for resources.
Day of Friendship Spanish Camp - May 30
Dia De Amistad for All Ages $8 per person/$20 family max. This 1-day intergenerational experience for Spanish speakers and newcomers alike introduces Spanish words, celebrates traditions and engages in multi-lingual prayer. Click here for more information and to register.
Peace with Justice Sunday - May 31
This Special Sunday of The United Methodist Church makes possible our ongoing ministries of peace and reconciliation. We have prepared a special toolkit with all you need to lead your congregation to promote peace and justice. Click here for a pastor's toolkit plus more resources.
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