Annual Conference Schedule
Therefore Go! Serve Others
2019 Annual Conference Session Schedule
Wednesday, May 29
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
ERT Training – River Room, Capitol Plaza |
| 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Registration Open – Atrium, Expocentre |
| 4:00 p.m. |
*Secretary & Teller Training |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Meet and Greet
- Clergy – Emerald II, Capitol Plaza
- Laity – Emerald I, Capitol Plaza
|
| 7:00 p.m. |
Service of Celebration and Table, Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr. Preaching – Landon Arena |
Thursday, May 30
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Registration open – Atrium, Expocentre |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
- Clergy Session – Sunflower Ballroom, Capitol Plaza
- Laity Session – Landon Arena, Expocentre
|
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. |
Break and Gathering Music |
| 10:25 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
- Opening of Great Plains Annual Conference, Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr.
- Call to Order and Enabling Motions, Rev. Nan Kaye-Skinner
- Approval of Standing Rules (Pg #1), Rev. Lew Kaye-Skinner
- Laity Address, Lisa Maupin
- Episcopal Address, Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr.
- First Ballot for Election
|
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Adjournment for Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. |
- Report of the GC Delegation, Oliver Green
- Board of Ordained Ministry Report (Pg #49), Rev. Amy Lippoldt
- Introduction of Retirees, Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr
- Clergy Excellence Report, Rev. Nancy Lambert
- Congregational Excellence Report (Pg #50), Rev. Nathan Stanton
- Lay Leadership Development (Pg #59), Mary Feit & Shane Warta
|
| 2:50 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
- Commissioning of Interns, Rev. Nicole Conard
- Camping Ministry (Pg #52), Stuart Mack
- Campus Ministry (Pg #54), Rev. April Wegehaupt
- Saint Paul School of Theology Report (Pg #78), President Neil Blair
- Treasurer’s Report, Scott Brewer
- Council on Finance and Administration Report (1 of 2; doc A in packets), Rev. Zach Anderson
- Trustees Report (1 of 2), Loyd Hamrick
- Pension and Health Benefits Report (Pg #42, 1 of 2), Mike Shockley
|
| 4:30 p.m. |
Adjourn |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Retirement Dinner & Celebration – Sunflower Ballroom, Capitol Plaza |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Memorial Service at Topeka First United Methodist, Rev. Chris Jorgensen Preaching |
Friday, May 31
| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
- Youth-led Worship, Message given by Will Banister — Landon Arena
- Nebraska United Methodist Foundation Report (Pg #85), Rev. Lance Clay
- Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation Report (Pg #12/83), Rev. Dustin Petz
- Nominations Report (Pg #27), Rev. Tessa Zehring
- Personnel Committee (Pg #11), Rev. Craig Hauschild
- Possibliity Conversations, Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr.
|
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
“Ministry as if the Gospel is True,” Mike Mather — Landon Arena |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Adjournment for Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
- United Methodist Women (Pg #59), Karen Dunlap
- United Methodist Men, George Houle
- Church Closings (Pg #15-20)
- Congregational Excellence (Pg #50), Rev. Nathan Stanton
- NCD, One Matters Awards, Rev. Dennis Ackerman, Rev. Trudy Anderson
- Mercy and Justice (Pg #56), Rev. Sarah Marsh
- History and Archives (150 year anniversaries) (Pg #42), Sara DeCaro
|
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
- Lydia Patterson Institute (Pg #74), Rev. Larry Moffet
- Resolutions
- Renewal Leave for Clergy (Pg #21)
- Amendment to Safe Gatherings (Pg #22)
- Pensions and Health Benefits Report (2 of 2, Pg #9), Mike Shockley
- Resolution
- Change to Clergy Health Benefit (Pg #22)
|
| 5:00 p.m. |
- Adjournment for Dinner
- Ordination Dinner — Shawnee B&C, Capitol Plaza
|
| 7:00 p.m. |
Ordination Service, Rev. Adam Hamilton Preaching — Landon Arena |
Saturday, June 1
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
Gathering Music |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. |
- Resolutions
- Resolution for Creation Care (Pg #23)
- Response to Climate Change (Pg #24)
- Conscientious Dissent of the Traditional Plan (Pg #25)
- Petition
- Science of Sexual Orientation Study Guide (Pg#25)
- Resolution
- Action for Inclusive Ministry (doc B in packets)
- Trustees Report (2 of 2, handout)
- Council on Finance and Administration Report (2 of 2), Rev. Zach Anderson
|
| 9:50 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
- Closing Motions, Rev. Nan Kaye-Skinner
- Introduction of Delegation
- Introduction of Extended Cabinet, Bishop Ruben Saenz
- Closing Worship and Fixing of Appointments
|
| 12:00 p.m. |
Adjournment of Annual Conference |
Other room information:
Prayer Room – Wheat B-Capitol Plaza
Parents/Lactation room - Star A – Behind the stage
Ordination Robing/Photo Room – Skate Room – Behind the stage
