Here is your check list for before arriving at Annual Conference:

For Membes to AC (Clergy and Laity)

• Register by May 23. NO late registrations accepted.
  • Make accessibility requests (including mobility scooter reservations) when registering.
  • Clergy need to register for Clergy session by May 5.
  • Register for Child care if needed.
• Make your hotel reservations.
• Plan for collecting your church’s Bishop’s Appeal donations and Mission Challenge collections.
• Understand your role at Annual Conference. 
  • Laity:
    • Click here for guidelines and tips for Lay members.
    • Watch the webinar Local Church Lay Leaders/Lay Members to Annual Conference: What's My Job?
• Educate yourself about the Voting that will be taking place.
  • Read the proposed Legislation and Historical Documents, posted by May 9.
  • Check Legislation page for Legislative Section assignment once registration closes.
  • Learn about the Proposed Ammendments from General Conference.
• Attend a Pre-Conference briefing. Dates to be announced. Will be in late May or early June.
• First-time members: View New Member Orientation video to be posted in May.
• Reach out with any accessibility needs.
  • An accessibility coordinator will help with accommodations for those with vision, movement, hearing, and other limitations. When you register, please indicate your needs. (This includes mobility scooters.)
  • If you need a mother's room or a private space to nurse/pump, please contact Ariel Alonso before Annual Conference.

For Volunteers or Guests:

• Guests are welcome to any service or plenary session.
  • Guests are not able to vote.
  • Register as a guest. Registration is needed for meals and to ensure correct number of chairs.
  • A Livestream of the Conference for guests will be available on the NIC YouTube channel.
• Volunteer help is needed for a successful Annual Conference.
  • We need registration volunteers, ushers/plenary pages, greeters, information desk volunteers and more to help Annual Conference run smoothly and efficiently.
  • We need volunteers for the whole time, a day or even part of a day. No previous experience is necessary.
  • Volunteers need to be at least 16 and cannot be voting members.
  • Those interested in Volunteering should fill out the Volunteer form by May 5.
  • Please contact Ariel Alonso, Event Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, if you have any questions.

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Packing Check List 

• Sweater for cold meeting rooms 
• Clothing appropriate for ordination, retirement, and memorial services 
• Comfortable clothing for plenaries and break times 
• Legislation (on your computer/device or printed out) 
• Chargers for electronic devices - charging stations are not provided.
• Snacks 
• Umbrella 
• Bring your church’s Bishop’s Appeal donation 
• Bring your church’s Mission Challenge items for donation  

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