Introduction | Why Cluster Conferences?
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Introduction
Welcome!
I am looking forward with eager anticipation to
being with you at the upcoming Region 6 Conference that will be held
physically in each of the Region 6 Clusters in the United States and
virtually in the two Region 6 Clusters in Latin America. It is so
exciting to anticipate the power of our worship together, the joy of
experiencing our connection to each other and the love that we share in
each greeting and hug.
The Region 6 Conference will be different for us
this time. We will not all be together at one time and in one space.
Even so, I expect that the energy and enthusiasm will be just as
great.
Our theme this year is OUTFITTED for Ministry!
Even though our time together will be short, our programming
opportunities will still be worth the effort you make to be
present.
This is also an Elder Election year for Region 6
so it is very important that your clergy and lay delegates are present.
The Cluster Conferences will include an opportunity to dialogue with the
Elder Candidate and to vote for the person you believe will best lead
you over the next six years. There will also be an opportunity to
consider the two candidates for nomination to the position of Moderator.
Please be in prayer about both of these important decisions.
The registration cost is only $50 per person so
get yourself registered TODAY!
I’ll see you at conference!
Peace,
Darlene
Why is the Regional
Conference being done in Clusters?
Due to the impact of the global economy on our
local churches and on MCC, we had to cancel the face-to-face joint
Region 6/Region 7 Regional Conference that had been planned to be held
in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in May. Instead, the decision was made to
hold scaled-down and less costly conferences in each of the Region 6 and
Region 7 Clusters. It is hoped that this decision will allow more people
to experience the excitement of coming together while reducing the costs
for all of us.
One of the reasons, although not the primary
one, for having a Regional Conference is to conduct the business of the
region. The biggest items on the business agenda this year are the
election of a Regional Elder and a vote on the two candidates for
Moderator. Of course, there are other items of business that we must
attend to so we want to make sure that this important part of our
congregational system is honored.
In order to honor
the need for meaningful connection and to do our business, each Region
will offer Regional Cluster Gatherings. The sites for these gatherings
are in geographic proximity to our churches so that no one has to go
very far in order to participate. Unfortunately, in order to make it
accessible in this way, Regions 6 and 7 will not be able to hold these
jointly.
Thanks to the generosity of some of our
churches, the following sites and dates have been chosen for the 2009
Region 6 Cluster Gatherings.
Cluster
Conference Overall Tentative Schedule
Friday
7:00 pm - Opening Worship: OUTFITTED for Praise
8:30 pm - Reception
Saturday
8:30 am - Morning Devotion
9:00 am - Plenary: OUTFITTED for Leadership (Q&A with the Elder
Candidate, discussion of candidates for nomination to the position of
Moderator, and discussion of the MCC structure review process)
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Plenary: OUTFITTED for Effectiveness
2:00 pm - Workshops to be announced: OUTFITTED for
Ministry
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Business Meeting - Everyone is invited to
attend!
5:45 pm - Dinner
7:00 pm - Worship: OUTFITTED for a New Generation
Sunday
Worship with Host
Congregation, with Rev. Elder Darlene Garner preaching
Downloads & Destinations
Find your business meeting downloads and other information from
Region 6 here!
Cluster Conference
Locations/Registration
Please find your church listed below and
register for the appropriate Cluster Conference. Questions? Click here.
Eastern Cluster
Central Texas MCC from the Heart, Harbor MCC, MCC Austin at Freedom
Oaks,
MCC of Corpus Christ, MCC San Antonio, and Resurrection MCC
Dates: 24-26 April 2009
Location and Host Church: Resurrection MCC
2025 W. 11th Street
Houston, TX 77008
Register by clicking here – www.regonline.com/region6houston
Central Cluster
Gentle Shepherd MCC, Llano Estacado MCC, MCC Albuquerque,
MCC El Paso, and Water of Life MCC
Dates: 1-3 May 2009
Location and Host Church: Water of Life MCC
3269 N. Mountain Avenue
Tucson,
AZ 85719
Register by clicking here – www.regonline.com/region6tucson
Western Cluster
Christ Chapel MCC, Good Samaritan MCC, Heartland Christian
Fellowship MCC,
MCC in the Valley, MCC Las Vegas, MCC Los Angeles,
MCC of the Coachella Valley, MCC of the Harvest,
MCC San Diego, Resurrection Beach MCC, and Sunrise MCC
Dates: 15-17 May 2009
Host Church: MCC of the Coachella Valley
Location: Doral Desert Princess Resort
67967 Vista Chino
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Register by clicking here – www.regonline.com/region6palmsprings
Western Cluster hotel:
Doral Desert Princess Resort
67967 Vista Chino
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Hotel Options
The host churches are pleased to recommend the following hotels for
the Eastern and Central Cluster Conferences. Each registrant may choose
from among these or other options and is responsible for making his/her
own room reservations. If the conference will be held in the State in
which your church is incorporated, you should check to see if your room
reservation can be tax-exempt.
Eastern Cluster Hotel
Options
(Houston, 24-26 April)
Courtyard Marriott
2504 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77092
Reserve by calling: (713) 688-7711 or (800) 321-2211
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houcy-courtyard-houston-brookhollow/
Distance to Resurrection MCC: 2.3 miles
Reservation code: 1-VY2535
Reservation deadline: 3 April
Conference rate: $59 for double-double, plus taxes and incidentals
SpringHill Suites, Brookhollow
2750 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77092
Reserve by calling: (713) 290-9242 or (800) 321-2211
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/housh-springhill-suites-houston-brookhollow/
Distance to Resurrection MCC: 2.5 miles
Reservation code: G1114
Reservation deadline: 3 April
Conference rate: $69.99 for double-double or King, plus taxes and
incidentals
Sheraton Houston, Brookhollow
3000 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77092
Reserve by calling: (713) 688-0100 or (888) 627-8196
www.sheratonbrookhollow.com
Distance to Resurrection MCC: 2.8 miles
Reservation code: Resurrection MCC Conference
Reservation deadline: 16 April
Conference Rate - $79.00, plus taxes and incidentals
We are pleased to offer these additional hotel
options for the Eastern Cluster!
Marriott Houston West Loop Galleria
1705 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027
Reserve by calling: (800) 228-9290
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houwl-houston-marriott-west-loop-by-the-galleria/
Distance to Resurrection MCC: 5.3 miles
Reservation code: 1-VY254Q
Reservation deadline: 27 March
Conference rate: $106 for double-double, plus taxes and incidentals
JW Marriottat Galleria
5150 Wesheimert, Houston, TX 77056
Reserve by calling: (800) 228-9290
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houcy-courtyard-houston-brookhollow/
Distance to Resurrection MCC: 6.4 miles
Reservation code: 1-VY2558
Reservation deadline: 27 March
Conference rate: $115 for double-double, plus taxes and incidentals
Extended Stay America
4701 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77027
Reserve by calling: (713) 355-8500
www.extendedstayamerica.com/hgl
Distance to Resurrection MCC: 6.1 miles
Reservation code: MCC
Reservation deadline: 5 April
Conference rate: $74 for Queen Suite or double-double, plus taxes and
incidentals
Homestead Studio Suites
2300 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027
Reserve by calling: (713) 960-9660
www.homesteadhotels.com/glr
Distance to Resurrection MCC: 5.7 miles
Reservation code: MCC
Reservation deadline: 5 April
Conference rate: $74 for Queen Suite or Double Suite, plus taxes and
incidentals
Extended Stay America at Greenway Plaza
2330 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098
Reserve by calling: (713) 521-0060
www.extendedstayamerica.com/hgp
Distance to Resurrection MCC: 9.8 miles
Reservation code: MCC
Reservation deadline: 5 April
Conference rate: $59 for Queen Suite or $64.00 Two doubles Suite, plus
taxes and incidentals
Central Cluster Hotel
Options
(Tucson, 1-3 May)
University Inn
950 N. Stone Ave.. Tucson, AZ 85705
www.universityinntucson.com
Reserve by calling: (520) 791-7503
Contact Person – Henry
e-mail: reserveroom@universityinntucson.com
Distance to Water of Life MCC: 3.4 miles
Driving Time: 8 minutes
Conference Rate – All rooms $39.00
Includes Continental Breakfast
Econo Lodge
1136 N. Stone Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705
Reserve by calling: (520) 622-6714 or (800) 553-2666
Contact Person – Harry Patel
Website: www.Econolodge.com
e-mail: hbpatelaz@yahoo.com
Distance to Water of Life MCC: 3.21 miles
Driving Time: 7 minutes
Conference Rate – 1 King Bed $47.00
2 Queen Beds $58.00
Includes Continental Breakfast
Grant Inn
1365 W. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745
Reserve by calling: (520) 622-7791 or (866) 285-3281
Contact Person – Veronica
Distance to Water of Life MCC: 3.66 miles
Driving Time: 8 minutes
Conference Rate – 49.95
Includes Continental Breakfast
Rodeway Inn
1284 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705
Reserve by calling: (520) 622-6446
Contact Person – Peter
e-mail: gm.az295@choicehotels.com
Distance to Water of Life MCC: 3.08 miles
Driving Time: 7 minutes
Conference Rate – King Bed $49.99
2Queen Beds $59.99
Includes Continental Breakfast
Holiday Inn Palo Verde
(Member: LGBT Chamber of Commerce)
4550 S. Palo Verde Road, Tucson, AZ 85714
www.holidayinntucsonairport.com
Reserve by calling: (520) 746-1161
Contact Person – Matt Harding
e-mail: matt.harding@jqh.com
Distance to Water of Life MCC: 9.26 miles
Driving Time: 17 minutes
Conference Rate - $63.00
Includes Continental Breakfast
Hotel Congress
(Member: LGBT Chamber of Commerce)
311 E. Congress, Tucson, AZ 85701
www.hotelcongress.com
Reserve by calling: (520) 622-8848
Contact Person- Debra Kelly
Distance to Water of Life MCC: 4.17 miles
Driving Time: 11 minutes
Conference Rate – 10% discount on all rooms $79.99 - $119.00
Randolph Park Hotel
102 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
www.randolphparkhotelandsuites.com
Reserve by calling: (520) 795-0330 or (800) 227-6086
Contact Person – Jan
www.randolphparkhotelandsuites.com
Distance to Water of Life MCC: 5.47 miles
Driving Time: 11 minutes
Conference Rate - $75.99
Includes Continental Breakfast
Hotel Tucson City Center
(Member: LGBT Chamber of Commerce)
475 North Granada Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
www.hoteltucsoncitycenter.com
Reserve by calling: (520)622-3000
Contact Person – Dan Walsh
Distance to Water of Life MCC: 4.2 miles
Driving Time: 10 minutes
Conference Rate - $79.99 – $99.99
Includes Breakfast Buffet
Best Western Royal Sun
1015 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705
www.bwroyalsun.com
Reserve by calling: (520) 622-8871
Contact Person- Neil Shah
Distance to Water of Life MCC: 3.34 miles
Driving Time: 8 minutes
Conference Rate – King $84.99
2Queen $89.99
Suite upgrades available
Includes Breakfast
Windmill Suites
4250 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85718
www.windmillinns.com
Reserve by calling: (520) 577-0007 or (800) 547-4747
Contact Person- Melissa Wang
Please call for Reservations: Conference Code
Distance to Water of Life MCC: 2.04 miles
Driving Time: 4 minutes
Conference Rate –$89.99
Includes Continental Breakfast
Western Cluster
(Cathedral City, 15-17 May)
The Western Cluster Conference will be held at the host hotel. All
registrants are strongly encouraged to stay at the host hotel.
Doral Desert Princess Resort
67967 Vista Chino, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Reserve by calling: (760) 322-7000
www.doralpalmsprings.com
Distance from Palm Springs International Airport: 5 minutes
Complimentary shuttle service from airport to hotel
Conference Rate - $129, plus taxes and resort fee of $10 per day
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