The 85^th Annual Meeting and Conference

Of the United Church of Christ Women

Will be held at the International Palms Resort in Cocoa Beach, Florida

March 9 -11, 2012

2012 Theme:  Re: Generations

Scripture: Psalm 71: 17 -18

Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.  Even when I am gold and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation,
your mighty acts to all who are to come. “

FRIDAY

3:00            Registration opens and informal activities begin
5:00            Opening session
6:30            Dinner
8:15    Drum Circle on beach at rear of hotel (Hotel will have driver & golf cart available for those who need transportation to the beach)

Saturday

8:00            Registration opens
9:00            General session
9:50            Workshops I
· Can you Text God? – Jean Haemmelmann, leader
   Community Gardening – Rev. Nancy Prout, leader
· Bad Women of the Bible- Rev. Dr. Jeanne Sherrill- leader
· Picture Jesus:  a Guided Meditation for Women, Rev. Linda Bishop, Leader
11:00 Workshops II
· Same as Session 1
· What’s in Your Empty Nest- Elizabeth Kitchens & Jackie Sorensen
· Healthy Relationship with your Adult Child – Carol Lewis
12:00 Lunch
2:00   Business Meeting
3:00   Workshops III
· Same as Session 1, without Can You Text God? & Bad Women of the Bible
· Healthy Relationship with your Adult Child -Carol Lewis
· The Power of the Purse=Rev. Elizabeth Kitchens & Jackie Sorensen
4:15 Regional Meetings
6:00 Banquet with awards, speaker and entertainment
?:??  Silent Auction bidding closes
?:??  Pay for and pick up Auction items

SUNDAY
7:00 – 9:00  Breakfast
7:30              Morning Watch
10:00            Closing Worship

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

·   Mission emphasis for 2012-2013 is Homelessness.  To donate to the optional “Sunday/Undies” collection, bring new undergarments for all ages (infant to adults), including disposables for children and adults.  They will be given to an area agency for distribution.
· Morning Watch on Saturday & Sunday will be on beach if weather permits  It will be guided by Rev. Linda Bishop
· Just for FUN on Friday Evening:  Optional, come dress in the decade of your birth.  Example: 1930’s the Great Depression, Movies:
    Gone with the Wind & Wizard of Oz, 1950’s; Rock n Roll, poodle skirts, Elvis.
· Florida UCC Laywomen of the Year:  Each congregation is encouraged to nominate an outstanding Laywoman.  The form is on the
    website: www.uccwomen.org.  Honorees will be recognized at the Saturday night banquet.
· Silent Auction:  Items that you can live without might be the perfect item for someone else.  Bring them for the Silent Auction.  Bidding
    will begin on Friday afternoon and continue until Saturday night.  All proceeds will be used toward transportation costs for the
    Southern Regional Conference in October 18 – 20, 2013, in Live Oak, Florida.
· Reading for Renewal
o Congregations and individual readers from 2011-2012 will be honored during the business meeting.  The forms for individual records
    and reports to the conference are available on line at www.uccwomen.org
o A display of the books for 2012-2013 will be set up at the conference.
o The Book List for 2012-2013 is on line at www.uccwomen.org

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