Thursday, November 5th
Pre-Event Training Opportunities
Please note there may additional fees to attend.
8:30 AM – Check in and fellowship
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Grant Writing Workshop – Free
Presenter: Dr. Mariann Jordan
This workshop is for people new to grant writing or those who need to brush up on their skills. Learn the basics, review actual grants, and leave with a toolkit for grant writing. Free to attend.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Boundary Training – $30
- Committee on Ministry (COM) training with MESA – Free
**NOTE: Lunch is on your own**
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Friday, November 6th
Main Event
8:30 AM – Check-in and Continental breakfast
10:00 AM – Opening worship
Keynote: Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
11:15 AM – 5:00 PM – Workshops and Business Meetings
Lunch provided with gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Optional Event
6:30 – 9:00 PM – Celebration Banquet – $60 (not included with registration)
Serbian Social Center (18550 Stony Island Ave, Lansing, IL 60438)
Gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
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Saturday, November 7th
8:00 AM – Check-in and Continental breakfast
8:30 AM – Opening worship
Guest Preacher: Rev. Tylor Yost
10:00 AM – Business meeting session 2
12:00 PM – Departure
**NOTE: Lunch on your own**