Assembly 2010
Information on rooms and travel
DATES:
APRIL 29-MAY 2, 2010
ST. LOUIS, MO
THEME: FAITH. HOPE. LOVE. IN ACTION
VISION STATEMENT:
As United Methodist Women who are disciples of Jesus Christ we are called
to share...
FAITH Our belief in the promise of a new heaven and a new earth.
HOPE Our expectation of needs met for all.
LOVE Our sisterhood of grace and our embodiment of justice.
IN ACTION We find fulfillment of Faith. Hope. Love in the name of Jesus Christ.
Assembly
Scripture:
Colossians 1:3-6
(New Standard Version)
Offering: Offering will help fund organizations and projects focused on global health and environmental justice issues that affect women, children and youth in the United States and internationally.
REGISTRATION FEE:
Assembly Registration
$215 Early Registration
$250 Registration after November 30, 2009
Registration Fee: $50 Ubuntu Mission Day
Assembly registration will include badge, program book and tote bag.
Ubuntu Mission Day registration will include transportation, lunch T-shirt and information packet.
Ubuntu Mission Day:
Attendees can do mission work at various projects in the St. Louis area.
Major Program features will include:
Ubuntu Mission Day
· Plenary,
Panel discussions,
· Seminars, Symposiums,
· Town Hall gatherings
· An Assembly Action,
· Speech Contest,
· Dynamic /Inspiring
Presentations,
· Renowned Speakers
Experience Hall
Souvenir Sales
MissionResource Center
Global Marketplace
Meditation Room
Late Night
For more information on Assembly see www.new.gbgm-umc.org/umw/assembly
Call for stories, talents and skills at Assembly 2010
This is your opportunity to get involved!
Tell Your Story
Do you have a story about your own personal transformation, your
involvement in United Methodist Women, and how Faith * Hope * Love
in Action inspires your call to mission? At Assembly 2010 we will
celebrate the power of United Methodist Women. Please submit a summary of
your story and your contact information to
getinvolved2010@gbgm-umc.org
by September 15, 2009.
Showcase Your Talent
Do you write prose or poetry, sing or play an instrument, or do
dramatic interpretation or dance? Share your talents via Word document,
audio (.mp3) file, or video (.AVI) file (less than 8 MB). Video files
can be sent via links from YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
All content should be original material created by the submitter and in
the public domain. Please submit talents to
getinvolved2010@gbgm-umc.org.
Volunteer
We're calling on you to volunteer at Assembly 2010. Volunteer for
several hours or the entire event. We're looking for:
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Local Travel Assistance
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On-site Translators
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Workshop and Mission Trip Facilitators
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Registration Assistance
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Resource Distributors
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Administrators with Clerical and Organizational Skills
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Writers
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Hospitality Assistance
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Greeters
Host a House Party
House parties to promote Assembly will be taking place nationwide on
two specific dates: October 20, 2009 and February 23, 2010. Be a host
and select several of your United Methodist Women friends to help you
co-host. House Parties are an opportunity to learn more about Assembly
and how to register. To learn more about House Parties, get scripts and
sign up to host.
Thank you in advance and please don*t hesitate to email me with any
questions you may have ~ sewing@gbgm-umc.org.
Director of Communications
Women*s Division, United Methodist Women
FYI
Room rate for Assembly
Per room
1 King $98.79
2 Full --can hold 4 persons $96.57
These prices include taxes.
Tentative Bus price
$135 @ (round trip, includes driver fee &
tip----
subject to change depending on number going)
2 pick up locations planned --- Wichita and Salina
Registration Fees
$250 by mail (any time)
$215 if done on-line before November 30, 2009
Pre Conference day $50 Thursday April 29 (Bus will
leave Wednesday April 28 return Sunday May 2)
