Church of the Brethren Annual Conference 2009

There are many ways to show your support of BMC at this year’s Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, June 26-30. Please consider each of these opportunities as you plan for your time at Annual Conference. We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!

BMC Luncheon and Training

BMC will be hosting a luncheon prior to Annual Conference on Friday, June 26 from 12pm-3:30pm at First Church of the Brethren, San Diego.  The program will include a training for the mobile booth witness, important conversation with Womaen’s Caucus and Voices for an Open Spirit (VOS) regarding Annual Conference business, as well as time to catch up with old friends! To make your reservation, contact the BMC office or download the reservation form here before June 19.

Picture Project

BMC will continue to offer a picture witness of Church of the Brethren members who have experienced a deep frustration and disappointment with the Church of the Brethren because of the church’s treatment of LGBT people. If you would like to add your picture as a part of the witness, please send a digital copy to the BMC office by June 15.

Mobile Witness Booths

Although BMC has once again been denied booth space in the exhibit hall, we plan to make our presence known through mobile witness booths.  Each booth will need two people to go to a designated place in the conference center, set up a card table and display materials, and engage others in conversation about BMC and the purpose of the witness. Each of you will be given some training on what to say, and how to respond to questions and concerns. If you are interested, it is recommended that you also attend the luncheon. The 90 minute time slots to which you can commit are listed here. Please contact the BMC office at bmc@bmclgbt or 612-343-2060 before Annual Conference if you are willing to be a witness for justice in this way.

Womaen’s Caucus and Voices for an Open Spirit (VOS) are also planning events throughout the conference. Please also consider these opportunities as well!

Please contact the BMC office if you wish to participate in any of these activities or if you have additional questions or comments.