General Conference 2020 (2024) Updates
The UMC General Conference (postponed from 2020) came to order on the morning of April 23. Follow daily reports focusing on topics of interest to Northern Illinois Conference readers.
Location: Faith UMC in Freeport, 1440 S Walnut, Freeport, IL
Registration deadline is Thurs., Jan. 26.
Schedule:
- 8:30 Registration
- 9:00 Opening Prayer and Holy Communion
Video Message: Bishop Dan Schwerin
Holy Communion: DS Fabiola Grandon-Mayer/ Deacon Sharon Rice - 9:45 Break
- 10:00 Workshop 1
- 10:45 Break
- 11:00 Workshop 2
- 11:45 Wrap-Up and Closing Prayer
Classes:
Pick 2 Classes (All classes are offered in both sessions)
- Developing Vital Congregations in Your Context – Rev. Martin Lee
- Call to Ministry – Rev. Jim Bell
- Lay Leadership & Staff Parish Relations – Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer
- Best Financial Practices in Your Local Church – Sue Wenger
- Senior Ministry in Rural Communities – Rev. Libby Rutherford
- The Church Involved in the Community – Rev. Violet Johnicker
- Engaging in Missions – Kris Aves and Pastor Leslie Stanford
- Antiracism Youth Curriculum – Pastor Roger Bronkema
More Information:
Rev. Matthew Mariani revmariani@gmail.com 314.604.2249