ATTEND

Registration for the 2024 Annual Conference Session is now open!

WHERE TO REGISTER

Registration is online. To register quickly and efficiently online, please use the buttons above. Payment will be required at the time of registration.

Register before April 12 to get the $155 early bird price. Regular registrations received between April 13 and May 2 will cost $175, and those received May 2 and after will cost $200. Retirees and student pastors not serving a church will be charged a $50 late fee for registrations completed after May 2.

If you are unable to pay for any reason, please contact the registrar Heather Dease at hdease@moumethodist.org.

LODGING

We have contracted with various hotels in St. Charles. Please go to www.MOACinfo.com for detailed hotel information. There is not a group housing system in St. Charles, so reservations will be made by the individual directly with the hotel property or with the posted link for that property. Registration for the session is separate from your hotel reservation. If you need to request accessible lodging, please contact Heather Dease at hdease@moumethodist.org.

SCHEDULE

The official Annual Conference Session begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 7, and continues until 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, during which we anticipate a time of renewal, learning and worship. Our hope is that every person come away from Annual Conference energized and excited about our shared mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. During our time together, you will receive new ideas to take back home, and hear differing perspectives and be motivated for ministry in your context.

On Sunday morning the United Women in Faith will have their 17th Annual Walk for Missions. It will start at 6:45 a.m. at the Lewis and Clark Boathouse.

While some of our Annual Conference agenda and schedule is still in flux, the main worship service times are available at www.MOACinfo.com. A full draft agenda will be posted on that page once it is made public.

Additionally, the 2024 Virtual Pre-Conference Briefing will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23. It will include reports with non-voting matters and a preview of the upcoming session. There will be options to watch live as well as a recorded option. More details to come.
 
Currently, the Bishop intends to call an in-person clergy session within the confines of the three-day session on Saturday, June 8. Bishop Farr does not plan to have a virtual clergy session to vote on the Business of the Annual Conference as the clergy have done since 2020.

CHILDCARE

Childcare will be provided during conference activities and is available for children from birth through completion of 8th grade. The deadline for childcare registration is May 1. Safe Gatherings guidelines require certified staff in specified child-to-adult ratios.

Please register early! We cannot accept registrations for childcare after the deadline due to the difficulty of securing certified help for the hours required. There is a limit to capacity for the childcare option. Please register early. Childcare safety protocols will follow health department protocols related to COVID-19.

We look forward to seeing you June 7-9, 2024, in St. Charles!