As you peruse this handy “To Do” list, simply click the (underlined) links to get to pages where you can learn more... Then come back and finish the list as you prepare for the 2011 General Assembly, Saturday, July 9 through Wednesday, July 13, 2011, Nashville, TN.
1. Register for General Assembly - Get this party started! Find our handy online registration process, where you can register for General Assembly, before you even change out of your jammies for the day.
2. Consider adding a day to your trip to take in the Pre-Events on July 8 and 9
3. Consider adding a lot of days to your trip to take in the Hands-on Mission Opportunities beginning July 6 in Nashville.
4. Make sure your whole congregation knows how to take advantage of the 2011 GA with these handy resources; especially your youth.
5. Invite someone else to register, or a lot of someones to register through your personal networks -- like your Disciples youth, women’s or men’s groups at your church; or through social media like Facebook.
6. Make sure your congregation understands how to participate in the 2011 General Assembly even if they can’t attend (worship, prayer, Bible Study, making stoles, creating Assembly “watch parties” for streamed worship services)
7. Read up on how to “be green” before, during and after General Assembly.
9. Review Learning Opportunities most of which will even earn you Continuing Education credits.
10. Save Your Seat in the Learning Opportunities you don't want to miss.
11. Select From among Meal options/Buy tickets
12. Consider how you will participate in each of the offerings that will be received during Assembly worship and celebrations: Saturday worship - 13th Check; Sunday Concert - Week of Compassion; Monday worship - Reconciliation; Wednesday worship - Disciples Mission Fund.
13. Watch for the electronic docket in the mail/and check online for it
14. Review the reports and resolutions coming before the Assembly
15. Check the website regularly for updates
Packing List: Many attendees have learned to bring particular items that help make their stay more enjoyable at General Assembly. Here are a few recommendations. Add your recommendations in the comment area below.
Comfy shoes, umbrella, yoga mat, any pages you want printed from the docket, your guitar for the Guitar Ensemble... Share your ideas for what to bring in comments below this blog!
We'll see YOU in Nashville!
Other useful items: a wrap and fuzzy socks in case it's freezing in the assembly hall; a bag that is not too big and not too small to carry what you need; a re-usable water bottle and travel mug; your checkbook for offerings.
ReplyDeleteAlso, remember that hotel housekeepers are some of the lowest paid, most exploited workers in our society. Tip every day, a dollar or two. It's not always the same people each day, so don't wait till the last day.
Take your hotel soaps and shampoos, etc., home to a homeless shelter.
If you get too much food at a downtown restaurant, get them to pack it up with some plastic silverware and napkins. There is probably a homeless person on the streets of Nashville who would love to finish your dinner. You could be a blessing and save your waistline!