Know Before You Go No. 1, Laity
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It’s that time of year: We’re gearing up for Annual Conference 2024! We’re excited to be gathering again in St. Charles to celebrate our United Methodist Connection. This is the first of three know-before-you-go emails that will be sent ahead of Annual Conference. Read on for more details and don’t forget to check out www.moacinfo.com for all your Annual Conference-related needs.
Volunteer Opportunities
Annual Conference wouldn't happen without an amazing team of volunteers. We are seeking a few more hospitality and prayer volunteers for this year's session. The hospitality team includes volunteers serving as hotel and convention center greeters, ushers and tellers, and parking lot attendants. Prayer volunteers serve at prayer stations, by praying on-stage during plenary sessions, and as prayer partners in the chapel.
If any of these opportunities interest you, indicate interest by editing your already completed registration form, checking the appropriate boxes when you register or by reaching out via contact form.
Lay Events at Annual Conference
Is this your first time attending Annual Conference as a lay member? Make sure to register for the FREE first-time laity lunch! This year's lunch will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7. Lunch registration is a part of your Annual Conference registration. Check to see that you indicated your attendance in your registration by reaching out via our contact form to learn more.
On the current agenda, the Lay Session for all lay members will be at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. We’re excited to return to a district breakout format this year! Additionally, make plans to stay for the duration of the Sunday session to catch the installation of our new Conference Lay Leader and Associate Conference Lay Leader.
Dates to Remember
As Annual Conference draws near, here are some important dates to remember:
May 16 – Conference Workbook made available at moacinfo.com (you’ll get an email, too)
10 a.m. on May 23 – Virtual Pre-Conference Briefing
11:30 a.m. on June 7 – First-Time Laity Lunch
3:45 p.m. on June 8 – Laity Session
June 7-9 – Annual Conference 2024 Session
Ways to Prepare for Conference
Offerings
During our 2024 Conference Session, we’ll take up two offerings – one during the Service of Recognition on Saturday and one during Celebration of Ministry on Sunday. Read up on where the monies will be directed and how you can give at www.moacinfo.com/offerings.
Accessibility at Annual Conference
We’re excited to continue to offer accessibility services this year in St. Charles. We plan to offer a captioning device option as well as assisted listening devices for the duration of the Session. ASL interpretation services, large-print materials and wheelchairs are available upon request. Want to learn more? Reach out to us via our contact form.
Opening Plenary Reminder
During our opening plenary on 10 a.m. on Friday, June 7, Bishop Farr intends to spend that session discussing General Conference and its impact on United Methodist churches in Missouri. That session will be livestreamed on our Facebook page and at MOACInfo.com. The recording will be available for you to view and download after the plenary at MOACInfo.com. You are welcome to invite your local church leadership to tune in online.
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