The theme of the 2019 Michigan Annual Conference is, “BOLD & EFFECTIVE LEADERS: Wisdom, heart, courage.” The focus will be on the need to lead through thoughtful and strategic innovation, passion, compassion and determination.

Cost of accommodation and a basic schedule have just been released to aid your congregation in its planning and budgeting.

Event costs

Event costs are the same as 2018. No cost increase in 2019. 

Registration – $125

Housing (Double Occupancy/Hotel) – $65 per night/per person

Meals (Includes gratuity) Lunch $15/Dinner $20

Expected cost to attend all four days $485.

Schedule Highlights

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

• 1 pm Golf Scramble
• 4 pm 5K Run-Walk-Bike

Thursday, May 30, 2019

10 am – noon Opening Worship/Memorial Service

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Clergy and Laity Sessions

4:00 pm Organization of Conference

7:45 pm – 9 pm Legislative Committees

Friday, May 31, 2019

8:30 am – 9:30 am Worship

10 am – noon Plenary/ Elections

1:30 pm –Teaching session

2:30 pm Nominations/Elections

7:00 pm Pow Wow

Open night for activities

Saturday, June 1, 2019

8:30 am – 9:30 am Worship

10 am – 11 am Teaching Session/Elections

11am – 12:00 pm Plenary/Elections

1:30pm – 3:30 pm Celebrating the Journey of Ministry

4 pm – 5:30 pm  Legislation/Legislation

7:00 pm – tba  Legislation/Final Balloting followed by Q&A with Bishop David.

Sunday, June 2, 2019

9 am Worship

9:30 am – noon Cabinet Report, Appointment Setting

2 pm Ordination and Commissioning Service

5 pm Conference adjourns

Watch the 2019 Michigan Annual Conference website for information as it becomes available.