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Annual Conference Session 2009 The 2009 Annual Conference Session will be held in Springfield June 5-8, information can be found below.
- Agenda (PDF)
- Workbook
View a digital edition of the workbook.
- Constitutional amendments
Please read this information in preparation of voting. There is a sample ballot and rationale document for additional help.
- FAQs
Learn about the changes we have made due to past feedback
- Directions and transportation
View driving directions, an AC area map, a Springfield map, and shuttle schedule.
- Special offerings
Help finish building churches in Mozambique, learn about the needs, and read stories from churches.
- Off-site meals
This is the off-site meal information that has been reported to the conference.
Evaluation Survey...How did we do?
We strive to improve the conference experience each year. Please take the time to fill out the evaluation survey to share your thoughts about the annual conference session.
The Daily Journal
Read about the latest happenings and news from the previous day at Annual Conference.
June 6 (from Friday) | June 7 (from Saturday) | June 8 (from Sunday)
Be connected to AC online
Learn how you can be connected to AC online, through twitter, and the facebook group.
Annual Conference videos
Downhome Productions located in Springfield, MO took care of all our audio and video needs at AC. There are a number of DVDs you can purchase of various times during conference.
The DVDs are $15 each, or you may purchase the complete series for 25% discount from the individual sale price. You may purchase videos with cash, check, or credit card.
If you would like to order a video or DVD from AC contact the following company:
Downhome Productions
Phone 417-724-8778
Fax 417-724-8777
Website: www.downhomeproductions.com
Annual Conference DVD Selections
Disc #1 - Opening Worship and Opening Business Session 1, Friday June 5
Disc #2 - Clergy Executive Session, Friday June 5
Disc #3 - Business Session 2 & Bishop’s Message, Friday June 5
Disc #4 - Bishop’s Learning Time – Bishop Ward, Saturday June 6
Disc #5 - Business Session 3 and Laity Address, Saturday June 6
Disc #6 - Commissioning and Retirement Service, Saturday June 6
Disc #7 - Panel of Leaders – The Outward Focused Congregation, Saturday June 6
Disc #8 - Workshop – Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Saturday June 6
Disc #9 - Bishop’s Learning Time – “Authentic Invitation”, Sunday June 7
Disc #10 - Business Session 4, Sunday June 7
Disc #11 - Memorial Service – Rev. Jim Bryan, Sunday June 7
Disc #12 - Business Session 5, Monday June 8
Disc #13 - Bishop’s Learning Time and Social Justice Awards, Monday June 8
Disc #14 - Final Business Session 6, Monday June 8
Disc #15 - Rev. Emanuel Cleaver II, Monday June 8
Disc #16 - Fixing the Appointments and Sending Forth, Monday June 8
Ordination videos
A video of the Saturday evening Ordination service will be available through the Conference Center. Each DVD is $5, mail a check made out to the Missouri Annual Conference here:
Missouri Annual Conference
c/o Erin Horner Ordination
3601 Amron Court
Columbia, MO 65202
To place an order mail your check and e-mail Erin Horner with your name, mailing address and desired quantity.
Springfield Cardinals baseball
Join us for fellowship at the Springfield Cardinal baseball stadium Sunday evening, June 7. The Mozambique Initiative will be featured throughout the game, and tickets are $8.
Red Hot for Mission UMW walk
Join us Sunday, June 7 for the 3rd annual UMW walk "Red Hot for Mission". We are gathering in the lobby of the conference center at 6:45 a.m., and start walking to Pitts Chapel at 7 a.m. Registration is $20, includes a t-shirt, and all proceeds will go to Mission Giving through the Women's Division of the General Board of Global Ministries. For information e-mail Nancy Kincaid.
Festival of Sharing
If you have previously registered to pick up Festival of Sharing materials, visit the booth at Annual Conference.
Registration closed
Registion for Annual Conferene by mail and online is now closed. If you have previously registered online before May 30, click the link below to make payment. If you have questions contact Liz DeWitt, Event Coordinator by e-mail.
Pay for Annual Conference registration
Hotel Reservation closed
All hotel reservations are handled by the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, NOT the Conference Center. You can register online by clicking on the link below, by fax or postal mail.
Online hotel registration
Hotel Reservation form (PDF) | Hotel rate list (PDF)
Exhibitor Information closed
Exhibits will be in the Trade Center that is attached to the Expo Center where all plenary sessions will be held. Commercial and non-profit organizations are invited to offer exhibits. For information about pricing, booth/display guidelines, set-up/take down schedule and the exhibit process please click the links below.
Exhibitor Layout | Exhibitor Reservation information and form (PDF)
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