Annual Conference Trip

Since tomorrow will be the service preview for Sunday's worship service, I wanted to take the opportunity to talk a little bit about next week's Annual Conference meeting. After the worship service in Oakfield, I will be making my way to La Crosse, WI where the conference will be taking place at the La Crosse Center. It starts on Sunday afternoon, and I will likely not be returning until Wednesday evening.

This is the Wisconsin Annual Conference's yearly meeting. It always takes place in mid-June. I should have thought about the placement of this conference before Christa and I got married. OUr anniversary (June 16) will likely almost always overlap with Annual Conference. Annual Conference is an opportunity for clergy and lay members from United Methodist churches all across the state to get together and take care of the business of the church.

The theme of the conference is, "Give Wholeheartedly."

There are lots of committees that will give reports. There are lots of individuals that will give reports. We will hear about new ministry opportunities. We will discuss pieces of legislation that will change the by laws of how the Wisconsin Annual Conference will work. This year we will be having a discussion on homosexuality. There are wonderful evening worship services, as well as an opportunity to take in La Crosse.

Our lay leaders who are attending conference will present a report upon our return. Pray for us as we do the work of the Church!