Home Events 2008 Region 2 Conference

17-20 July 2008 • Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Thank you to all who attended the Region 2 Conference. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest.

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About Region 2

Geography:

Canada: Manitoba and Nunavut
U.S. States: Alabama,  Arkansas,  Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,  Tennessee,  Texas (eastern), and Wisconsin.

Mailing Address:

MCC Region 2 Office
P.O. Box 14309
Atlanta, Georgia 30324, USA

Region 2 Staff:

Conference Schedule

(FINAL VERSION Updated 07/11/08)

July 16, 2008

7:11p – 8:00p

SPIRIT! – All God’s Children MCC Praise & Worship Service
Location: All God’s Children MCC, Minneapolis, Minnesota
See Page 4 for addresses and contact information.

 

July 17, 2008

10:00a – 7:00p

Conference Registration/Information Desk
Location: Marriott Hotel Conference Registration Desk – 4^th Floor

12:00p – 6:00p

Affinity groups Meetings
Locations: Pine, Birch & Maple Meeting Rooms

Yacht Cruise
Location: St. Croix River
A special thanks to Mark Haynes and David Hettinga for graciously donating their time and their beautiful yacht for this special cruise.
The winners were selected by random draw from the first 100 registrants to the conference. Congratulations to all the winners!

6:00p – 7:00p

Transportation from Marriott to All God’s Children MCC
Boarding for the first bus will begin at 6:00pm and boarding for the second bus will begin at 6:30pm. See Page 4 for addresses and contact information.

7:00p – 8:30p

Outfitted For Faith – Opening Worship Service
Location: All God’s Children MCC
Preacher: Rev. Paul Eknes-Tucker, All God’s Children MCC

8:30p – 9:30p

Opening Reception
The National Pride Institute Ice Cream Social
Location: All God’s Children MCC, Ackerman Hall and Chapel
This event is being hosted by The National Pride Institute, we thank them for the generous support of the Region 2 Conference. The reception will be catered by Marble Slab Creamery.

9:00p – 9:45p

Transportation from All God’s Children MCC to Marriott Hotel
Boarding for the first bus will begin at 9:00pm and boarding for the second bus will begin at 9:30pm. See Page 4 for addresses and contact information.

July 18, 2008

8:00a – 7:00p

Conference Registration/Information Desk
Location: Marriott Hotel Conference Registration Desk – 4^th Floor

7:00a – 8:30a

HIV Fundraising Breakfast to Benefit Mother of
Peace Orphanage in Zimbabwe
Location: Lake Calhoun
Come support the continued work of MCC and The Fellowship with the Mother of Peace Orphanage in Zimbabwe. Donation of $50.00 per plate to attend, limited space available.

9:00a – 10:00a

Outfitted for the Journey – Morning Gathering Worship Service
Location: Marriott Ballroom 3
Preacher: Rev. Kurt Krieger, Spirit of Hope MCC

10:30a – 12:00p

Business Meeting with Regional Acknowledgements
Location: Marriott Ballroom 3

12:00p – 1:30p

Lunch Break

1:30p – 3:00p

Workshops:

Open Hearts, Open Doors; Opening Doors to the
Transgender Community
Location: Lafayette Meeting Room
Presented by Rev. Dr. Nancy Horvath-Zurn

Meditation as Prayer in the Christian Tradition
Location: Lake Nokomis Meeting Room
Presented by Daniel A. Helminiak, STL, PhD, PhD, LPC

Liturgy Come To Its Senses
Location: Lake Calhoun Meeting Room
Presented by Rev. Elder Glenna Shepherd

3:00p – 3:30p

Afternoon Break

3:30p – 5:00p

Workshops:

Successful Stewardship; Using the Gifts We Already Have
Location: Lafayette Meeting Room
Presented by Rev. Patrick Rogers

What’s Theology Got To Do With It?
Location: Lake Calhoun Meeting Room
Presented by Rev. Dr. Mona West

Meditation as Prayer in the Christian Tradition
Location: Lake Nokomis Meeting Room
Presented by Daniel A. Helminiak, STL, PhD, PhD, LPC

5:00p – 6:30p

Dinner Break

6:00p – 7:00p

Transportation from Marriott to All God’s Children MCC
Boarding for the first bus will begin at 6:00pm and boarding for the second bus will begin at 6:30pm. See Page 4 for addresses and contact information.

7:00p – 8:30p

Outfitted for Justice – Evening Worship Service
Location: All God’s Children MCC
Preacher: Rev. Tessie Mandeville, Christ Covenant MCC

8:30p – 9:00p

Transportation from All God’s Children MCC to Marriott Hotel
Boarding for the first bus will begin at 8:30pm and Boarding for the second bus will begin at 9:00pm. See Page 4 for addresses and contact information.

 

July 19, 2008

7:00a – 8:30a

Ecumenical Breakfast with the Elders
Location: Lake Calhoun
Come hear about the Ecumenical Work MCC is doing around the world. Donation of $50.00 per plate to attend, limited space available.

9:00a – 10:00a

Outfitted for Peace - Morning Gathering Worship
Location: Marriott Ballroom 3
Preacher: Rev. Paul Graetz, First MCC Atlanta

10:30a – 11:45a

Plenary: Addressing Youth and Religion                                
Location: Marriott Ballroom 3
Presented by Alex Sanchez, Educator and Author

11:45a – 1:30p

Lunch Break

1:30p to 3:00p

Workshops:

HIV/AIDS: Ritual and Renewal
Location: Lafayette Meeting Room
Presented by Joshua Love

What’s Theology Got To Do With It?
Location: Lake Nokomis Meeting Room
Presented by Rev. Dr. Mona West

The Change Cycle: How to Survive and Thrive in
Organizational Change
Location: Lake Calhoun Meeting Room
Presented by Rev. Elder Lillie Brock

2:45p to 3:45p

Book Signings and Afternoon Break
Alex Sanchez, Rev. Dr. Cindi Love & Rev. Elder Lillie Brock
Location: Ballroom 3 Foyer

3:30p to 5:00p

Workshops:

What's A Higher Power?
Location: Lafayette Meeting Room
Presented by Weston Edwards, PhD

The Change Cycle: How to Survive and Thrive in
Organizational Change
Location: Lake Calhoun Meeting Room
Presented by Rev. Elder Lillie Brock

Out Of The Woods: A Guide to Living and Loving Through
Establishing Healthy Life Priorities
Location: Lake Nokomis Meeting Room
Presented by Rev. Dr. Nancy Horvath-Zurn

5:00p – 5:45p

Dinner Break

5:45p – 6:15p

Transportation from Marriott to All God’s Children MCC
Boarding for the first bus will begin at 5:45pm and boarding for the second bus will begin at 6:15pm. See Page 4 for addresses and contact information.

6:30p – 7:00p

Choir Concert
MCC of Greater St. Louis Choir Concert under the direction of Jerry Smith.

7:00p – 8:30p

Outfitted for Growth – Evening Worship Service
Location: All God’s Children MCC
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell, MCC of Greater St. Louis

8:30p – 9:00p

Transportation from All God’s Children MCC to Marriott Hotel
Boarding for the first bus will begin at 8:30pm and boarding for the second bus will begin at 9:00pm. See Page 4 for addresses and contact information.

 

July 20, 2008

9:30a – 10:00a

Transportation from Marriott to All God’s Children MCC
Boarding for the first bus will begin at 9:00am and boarding for the second bus will begin at 9:30am. See Page 4 for addresses and contact information.

10:00a – 11:30a

Outfitted for Blessing & Sending– Closing Worship Service
Location: All God’s Children MCC
Preacher: Rev. Elder Jim Mitulski, Region 2 Elder

11:30a – 12:00p

Transportation from All God’s Children MCC to Marriott Hotel Boarding for the first bus will begin at 11:30am and boarding for the second bus will begin at 12:00pm. See Page 4 for addresses and contact information.

Conference Registration:

Regional conference registration rates as follows:

$120.00 - Early Bird Rate (before June 18, 2008)
$150.00 - Regular Rate (after June 18, 2008)

$80.00 - Student and SSDI rate

$30.00 - Child rate

CLICK HERE to Register today.

Accomodations:

Our host hotel for the Conference is the Minneapolis Marriott City Center.

We have secured a special group rate of US $129.00* per night for up to double occupancy room.

Minneapolis Marriott City Center
30 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 USA
Phone:  1-612-349-4000
Fax:  1-612-332-7165
Sales:  1-612-349-4000 ext. 4000

Click Here to Visit their Website

The deadline for making a reservation at our guaranteed rate is June 23, 2008.
We have a limited number of rooms so make your reservation today.

Click Here to Book your room

Call and make your reservation: (612) 349-4000 or (800) 228-9290, be sure to mention the MCC Group Code in order to get the special conference rate.

MCC Group Code: MCCMCCA

*Hotel group rate does not include hotel and government taxes.

Transportation:

Ground transportation from the Minneapolis Airport to the Marriott Hotel is easy and affordable with the Minneapolis Light Rail System. 

Check out the Minneapolis / St. Paul Metro Transit website for more information:

        http://www.metrotransit.org/rail/

If you wish to take a cab or shared ride van, there is information at the baggage check area of every terminal at the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport or check out the airport website at http://www.mspairport.com.

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