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 [email protected] 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 Please type or print clearly. List your name, as you would like it to appear on your nametag. Name: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________Age: [ ] 21 & under [ ] 22-35 [ ] 56-65 [ ] 36-45 [ ] over 65 Email: _____________________________________________ [ ] 46-55 Phone: _____________________________________________ I am (check all that apply): Church: ____________________________________________[ ] UMW [ ] UMM [ ] Clergy [ ] Lay Member [ ] BCS Member [ ] Other Is this your first time attending UM day? Y/N District: _________________________________________