2013 Urban Summit: "God Has Not Left His Cities"

"And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare." (Jeremiah 29:7)

The purpose of the Urban Ministry Summit is to provide opportunities for both clergy and laity representatives from all Urban Centers throughout the EPAUMC to come together to address the many issues faced in urban areas and to provide these leaders with the resources to enhance and to revitalize the methodology  in which ministry is carried out.  Also to purpose action plans to address vital concerns and develop working groups to create a catalyst for change.

Who Should Attend:
Urban Pastors, Laity, Deacons, District Superintendents, Missioners and All Persons Interested in Urban Ministry.

Tentative - Schedule for Friday, April 12 :

• Continental Breakfast - 8:00 - 8:30am 
• Welcome
• Worship
• 3 Workshops
• Lunch & Roundtable Discussions
• 3 Workshops
• Bible Study 
• E vening Worship  3:45pm 
• Dinner for those who wish to eat

Tentative Schedule for Saturday, April 13:

• Continential Breakfast 8-8:30am
• Worship 
• Plenary Session - Mandated Reporting 
• Lunch & Roundtables
• 2 Workshops
• Closing Worship 

Training Topics:

• Multi-Ethnic/Multi Cultural  Church - Who are your Neighbor? 
• HIV/AIDS 
• Poverty
• Heading Gods Call (Gun Violence)
• Starting a GED Program 
• Veterans Affairs
• Building Communications for Churches
• Mental Health First Aid
• After School Programs
• Advocacy
• Ministry with Victims of Violence
• Partners for Sacred Places
• Bible Study 

Registration:
All registration rates include lunch.
Registration Deadline is March 22, 2013
REGISTER ONLINE NOW!!!
Download the Registration Form

• $40 Without Meal on Friday Evening
• $60 With Meal on Friday Evening
• $25 Day Rate
• $55 Day Rate (Friday Only with Dinner)
• $20 Youth 21 & Under
• Scholarships are available
• Onsite Registration (Cash Only)
  • Onsite Registration for 2 Days including Dinner Friday -$70
  • Onsite Registration for 2 Days without meals -$50

Hotel Information:
(Special Rate Available Until March 12, 2013)

Hilton Hotel
4509 Island Avenue
Philadelphia, PA, 19153
215-365-4150

• The rate per room per night with tax is $125.57 & available on a first come first serve basis.
• Room Block Reference:  the Eastern Penn. Conference of the United Methodist Church 
• Rooms can be reserved by call: 1-800-445-8667 and referred to Group Block: Eastern PA Conference of United Methodist Church
• Or online reservations can be made by clicking this link:
  http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/P/PHLAHHF-EPC-20130411/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

and

Crowne Plaza City Line Avenue
4010 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-477-0200

• The rate per room per night with tax is $ 137.09 & available on a first come first serve basis.
• Reservation: 888.233.9527
• Reference:United Methodist Church Conference
• Rooms with this special rate are available until March 12, 2013 after that date rooms are available at the regular hotel rate.
• Or online reservations can be made by clicking this link:
• To make reservations your guest can log on to https://resweb.passkey.com/go/e6544a62

For Information Contact: Felicia Anderson, fanderson@epaumc.org or 215-878-8054