National Biennial Convocation
July 13-16, 2009
Orlando, FL
General Information
The Biennial Convocation of
The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts
in conjunction with
The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship
IMAGINATION 2009 is for pastors, musicians, artists, dancers, dramatists -
anyone who seeks to awaken the Imago Dei within
to create more effective and inspired worship for our communities of faith.
This event focuses on large group experiences
(worship services, concerts, and plenary sessions)
to awaken the imagination within to create
more effective and inspired worship for our communities of faith.
In addition, new “Imagination Stations” will provide opportunities
for all to work in smaller sessions on specific topics.
The concurrent Preaching from the Center(SM)track
makes this a perfect opportunity for church staffs to attend the event together.
Conference Worship Leaders Scholarships! CLICK HERE
If you experience difficulties registering online, take a nice, deep breath and send an email to Convo@UMFellowship.org. We will respond to your email and help you complete your registration.
REGISTRATION FEES
$260
Fellowship Members and those attending with members (Jan. 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009)
$315
Non-members (Includes one year of membership in The Fellowship.)
$75
Intensive classes on Monday, July 13 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch included) or Daily Registration for Tuesday or Wednesday
$99
Youth Registration (Students 20 years and under interested in worship arts and attending the adult program.)
$30
Guest Registration (Limited number. REGISTER EARLY. Spouse/Companion/Family member. Includes registration badge and worship participation. Does not include class or plenary sessions.)
$150
Meal Package (Six meals, breaks and receptions. Paid by all attendees.)
$30
Optional Transportation Pass
(Bus transportation to off-site venues. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Limited parking at evening venues.)
After June 30 there will be a $75.00 per person registration increase, if space allows.
The Hilton at Walt Disney World Resort is the convocation hotel. Hotel guests enjoy exceptional facilities at AAA's longest-running Four Diamond Resort in Central Florida only steps away from some of Walt Disney World's most popular amenities and attractions. Because of its central location, the hotel frequently sells out during local events.
The room rate is $129.00 per room. All rates are per room, per night plus tax, for 1-2 people. This rate is available three days before and three days after the event on a space available basis, at the discretion of the hotel.
Due to contractural obligations, all participants will need to be housed at the convention hotel. Please make your housing reservation before registering. You will need your Hilton hotel confirmation number to complete your registration. (Florida residents, except scholarship recipients, are exempt from this requirement.)
Pre-event Monday Classes These intensive, focused learning opportunities will begin at 9:00 and end at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13:
Preaching - Barbara Lundblad
Dance - Jason Warley and Jessica Smith
Congregational Singing – Alison Adam. CLICK HERE for more details.
Drama – Friends of the Groom
Visuals - Karla Kincannon
Imagination Stations Awaken Your Imagination! Tired of trying to fit a square peg in a round hole by simply duplicating what works for someone else? Imagination Stations, a new concept borrowed from Disney's theme of imagination, will provide you the opportunity to "awaken your imagination" so you can create, not just re-create, productive and innovative worship within your own context and worship community.
Other Highlights
Opening Event with dinner, Liberty Voices (www.libertyvoices.com), and extraordinary worship
Worship with full choir and orchestra hosted by First UMC, Orlando (www.fumc-orl.org)
Exciting daily worship services to inspire your imagination
Wednesday worship led by Young Adult Choir
Concert with Ken Medema
Closing Jazz worship and communion celebration at St. Luke's UMC
Time to shop and browse extensive displays, featuring a Moonlight Madness Sale
Multiple reading sessions offered in choral and handbell music
See the visual arts ministry at St. Luke's UMC (www.st.lukes.org)
Opportunity to connect with other worship leaders in a variety of interest areas
CONVOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
Preaching from the Center(SM)
Preachers are encouraged to participate in the concurrent event, “Preaching From the Center,” a national seminar facilitated by the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship. Pastors choosing this track will be full participants in the Fellowship convocation and all its events. Leaders for the event include
Jana Childers, Dean McIntyre, Safiyah Fosua and Taylor Burton-Edwards.
