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What to bring to Annual Conference

May 24, 2017 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

In just over a week, attendees to the Eighth Session of the Upper New York Annual Conference will begin arriving in Syracuse, NY. If you are one of them, let’s make sure you come prepared.

What to bring:

Offering(s)

The theme of the 2017 session of the Upper New York Annual Conference, taking place June 1-3 at the Oncenter in Syracuse, is “Together in Prayer: Trusting that God is Enough.”  

By trusting that God is enough, we can be sure that our offerings will successfully support missions and ministries. This year, five offerings will be received during the session. Click here to learn about these special offerings.

Vol I of Your Conference Journal

Bring your copy of the Conference Journal. If you do not have one, you can access one on our website. To save paper, feel to view it on your electronic device at the Conference. We will have FREE Wi-Fi for your use.

Layers

The central air at the Oncenter will be cold so please be sure to dress in layers.

A Notebook

Whether you like to write your reflections down in a notebook or on your electronic device, bring your preferred method of notetaking. The studies presented by Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean and the sessions will offer thought-provoking insights. You will also be called upon to report what happened at Annual Conference to your local church.

Umbrella and Sunglasses

Syracuse is fickle when it comes to weather. It may be 60 degrees and raining or 90 degrees with clear skies. At the moment, the forecast calls for cloudy skies and rain, but that can certainly change as we get closer to the Conference. Be prepared for sun and rain!

A Bowtie

To make this event extra fun, the Conference will celebrate Bowtie Friday on June 4! Yes, even the Bishop will be wearing his bowtie! Click here to learn a little more about this event.

A Positive Attitude

While it is easy to get caught up in parliamentary procedure, debate, and other stressful parts of the Annual Conference session, Annual Conference is one of the things that define United Methodists in a truly unique way. It is an opportunity for laity and clergy to come together to discuss the important issues at hand in a worshipful setting though Christian conversation. It is also a chance to rejoice in the ministry that we accomplish together and fellowship as one Upper New York Conference family. Stay focused on what is important, and look for the Holy Spirit to move among us.

If you have additional questions or need further information please contact acquestions@unyumc.org.