Annual Conference

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

CCYM: Penny War and Blessing Bags!

 

CCYM will be doing a penny/change war against the districts. By putting change in your districts cup, you will get positive points, if you put paper money into another districts jar, that district will get negative points.  If you donate more then 2 dollars worth of change you will get a ticket and if your your district wins- you can bring back your ticket to our booth and get a special prize. If your district loses, your DS will have to endure a humiliating defeat with a unique "loser" prize. 

Blessing Bags: At Annual Conference CCYM will also have a collection box for Blessing Bags, which was something our youth developed at our March Spark Retreat. These bags include different supplies for homeless people.We have made 100 bags so far! Below is more information about the bags. 

Did you know that in 2009 the amount of homessless people was110,911 and in 2011 it jumped to 266,968 !?Another interesting fact is that sixty five percent of all Americans will be at one point in life will be below poverty and sixty percent of those people have children? The idea of a “Blessing Bag” is to gather supplies and put those supplies into bags  that homeless people can use.

 We will be gathering supplies for these “Blessing Bags” for the Allentown Rescue Mission and other charities of that nature. You can donate supplies for this incredible opportunity!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Join the Prayer Walk to begin Annual Conference

 

May 17, 7:45 am gathering time

The Eastern Pennsylvania Renewal Fellowship (EPRF) invites you to join them in a prayer walk, prior to Annual Conference.    EPRF is a regional fellowship group of Aldersgate Renewal Ministries (ARM) which is based near Nashville, Tennessee and is under the direction of The Upper Room.  EPRF is affiliated with ARM. 

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Health Fair on Friday, May 18

Pension and Health Information for 2012 Annual Conference – SIGN UP TODAY!

Health Fair on Friday May 18, 2012
10 am – 6 pm

Click here to read: Health Fair Screening FAQ for Participants

Click here: Tutorial - How to set up your appointment online!

Don’t miss this great opportunity! The Board of Pension and Health Benefits has teamed up with Summit Health Management to offer onsite health screenings at the 2012 Annual Conference. You will be able to evaluate your lifestyle-related health risks and receive information on how to make positive changes to enhance your health and well-being. Screenings include non-fasting measurements for blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, and glucose.

Monday, April 30, 2012

2012 Annual Conference

 

The Eastern Pennsylvania 2012 Annual Conference will be held May 17-19, 2012 at the Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA. 

CLICK HERE: REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Resolution printed in NEWSpirit April 2012 - However note changes below:
ERRATA: Resolution #2012-01
ERRATA: Resolution #2012-21   READ: 16 Questions on the Importance of Resolution 2012-21
ERRATA: Resolution #2012-22

Click here: NOMINATIONS REPORT

Read more: Join the Prayer Walk gathering on Thursday, May 17 at 7:45 am

Eric H. F. Law will lead learning sessions on Friday, May 18.  Ray Buckley, noted Native American storyteller, will preach for Opening Worship.  Bishop Alfred Johnson (a son of the EPA Conference) will preach for the Memorial Service.  And our own bishop, Peggy Johnson will be preacher for the Service of Ordination.  Read more below!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Used book sale at Annual Conference!

Used Book Sale at Annual Conference

Thursday, April 5, 2012

2012 Annual Conference Registration

AC Registration Links

General Registration Information

  • Download the Brochure!
  • Registration is open March 5 - April 30, 2012.
  • Registration materials can be downoaded from this page or obtained from your District Office.
  • Cost of Registration (includes meals):
    • Members - $185.00
    • non-Member Day Guests - $62/day
    • Retired Clergy Members - FREE! (Clergy retired prior to 2012 must pre-register)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012

2012 RESOLUTIONS

2012 Resolutions are published in NEWSpirit, April 2012 issue.  Click on the link below to read and print the April issue:

Resolutions printed in NEWSpirit April 2012 - 
However note changes below:

Friday, March 30, 2012

Guidelines for Holy Conferencing

 

Guidelines for Holy Conferencing – What God Expects of Us*

Colossians 3:12-16a, 17

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

2012 Annual Conference Vendors

Leadership: Making a Way for AllThe Commission on Conference Sessions is pleased to offer table space for displays at Annual Conference - May 17-19, 2012, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456.

You must fill out the “Vendor Display Reservation Form” and return it, along with your payment, or REGISTER ONLINE before a table can be reserved. We reserve the right to approve all vendors and items available for sale in compliance with UMC policy and Social Principles.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Deadlines for Annual Conference 2012

Please be aware of the deadlines for 2012 Annual Conference!

Click here: PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE DEADLINES FOR 2012 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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