23rd ANNUAL UNITED METHODIST DAY AT THE GENERAL

23rd ANNUAL
UNITED METHODIST DAY
AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Thursday, February 5th, 2015
Richmond, VA
Presented by
The Virginia Conference
Board of Church & Society &
United Methodist Women
Schedule of Events
We invite you to join us for United Methodist
Day 2015 at the General Assembly! This is our
opportunity to help faith communities become
empowered to serve as missionaries of justice,
as well as the more traditional missionaries of
mercy.
United Methodist Day and other avenues of
faithful advocacy help us to look beyond mercy
ministry to ask: “What caused this problem?
What causes hunger? Global warming?” By
joining together and establishing relationships
with our elected officials, we empower
members of our congregations to wonder,
“How can I make a difference? How can I be a
Good Samaritan in our world to its fullest
sense?”
This event gives congregations a vehicle for
reaching beyond themselves and introduces
them to the Social Principles of The United
Methodist Church in a meaningful way.
7:00 am - Gather at Bon Air UMC for
registration & breakfast
8:00 am - Travel together to the General
Assembly & Capitol Square
8:30 am - Attend committee hearings and
meet with legislators*
(Capitol tours available at 10:00 & 11:30)
11:00 am - Gathering in Senate Room A with
Marco Grimaldo, CEO of the Virginia
Interfaith Center for Public Policy
Noon - Sessions of House & Senate
12:45 pm - Return to Bon Air for lunch,
2:00 pm – Gathering in Sanctuary with
Speakers for Discussion
3:30 pm - Adjourn
*Contact your legislators’ Richmond offices in advance to
set up an appointment.
“The Church should continually exert a strong ethical
influence upon the state, supporting policies and programs
deemed to be just and opposing policies and programs
that are unjust.”
-Social Principles of the United Methodist
Church, 2012-2016
Important Information
How do I register?
We strongly recommend using Online
Registration! (visit the conference website
www.vaumc.org) to register and pay online
The $25 early bird price is available until
Friday, January 16th, 2015; the registration
price increases to $35 on January 17th.
Registration includes information packet, hot
breakfast, box lunch, parking, transportation to
the Capitol grounds, and afternoon speakers.
Early bird registration and payment of $25
per person must be received by Friday,
January 16, 2015. Early Registrants will be
entered into a drawing for two (2) one year
subscriptions to the Virginia Advocate.
Final registration date will be Friday,
January 30, 2015 and will cost $35 per
person. No refunds will be available.
Space is limited to 300; every person MUST
register and pay by January 30th!
provide an email
address. We will email links to maps and
directions as well as information about the
Virginia General Assembly and faithful
advocacy. We will be e-mailing registration
confirmation again this year to reduce costs and
save paper.
delicious Boxed Lunch. You will select your
lunch at Bon Air UMC. Selections will be very
similar to those in the past-sandwich, salad, and
vegetarian options.
Assembly, we want you to be prepared to make
the most of your morning there. Be sure to view
this video on how to advocate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2EULIeHq
9w&feature=plcp
On Monday, February 2nd at 7 PM please
join other UM Day participants and the Virginia
Interfaith Center for Public Policy for a policy
briefing. Together, we will learn about some of
the issues and bills pending before the General
Assembly and answer any questions you may
have. To join, dial: (712) 432-1500 and when
directed, enter 743648# as the passcode.
Online: We strongly encourage you to register
online at the Virginia Conference website. Credit
Card will be required at time of registration.
By Mail: Complete this registration form and
mail it to the address below. Make checks or
money order payable to Virginia United
Methodist Conference. Payment must be
included with registration.
Monica Sprague
118 Diggs Dr.
Hampton, VA 23666-1729
Groups: If you are registering as a group, mail
one check with a completed registration for
each person.
Questions may be directed to Pat Shipley at
804-353-1387 or at plsrevdoc@aol.com
Hotel Reservations
Rooms for February 4th are available at the
Hyatt Place. 201 Arboretum Place, Richmond,
23236, near Bon Air UMC. Rooms for our event
are available for $84.00/night (single or
double). Call (888) 492-8847 to make your
reservation and mention “United Methodist
Day” to receive this special room rate.
The deadline for hotel reservations is
Friday, January 23rd, 2015.
2015 United Methodist Day Registration
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