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