2009 West Ohio Annual Conference (June 7-11)

Our West Ohio Annual Conference consisting of lay and clergy representing 1,150 United Methodist churches meets June 7 to 11 at the historic and scenic Lakeside grounds, in Lakeside, Ohio, along Lake Erie.

In addition to inspiring worship services, the ordination of Deacons and Elders, the approval of the conference budget, and times for learning and growth, Bishop Bruce Ough will preside over our legislative meetings. This year, we have nine recommendations to consider as an Annual Conference.

Please keep Faith Community's representatives, Joyce Smith, Mary Carol Short, John Sherer, and me in your prayers as we prepare to participate in this year's Annual Conference.

I have posted 7 of the 9 recommendations each day this past week. The final two recommendations are regarding a pensions and an equitable salary report. Because those are mostly related to information, I won't included these on my blog, but these can be reviewed on the West Ohio Conference website.

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Each year, a miracle offering is received during conference and this year, Faith Community will be providing a check of approximately $850 which will go to support pastoral leadership development which is one of four major goals established by the 2008 General Conference.

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I notice the West Ohio Conference's Annual Conference link has an RSS feed if you want to follow the developments of our June 7 to 11 meetings. Or you can simply just go to the website periodically to find updates.

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The picture above is Hoover auditorium where 3,000 lay and clergy United Methodists will be gathering for worship and plenary sessions.