We serve a God who lives and works among us, a God incarnate, Immanuel.
How does that affect the way we organize our communities, or our congregations?
Come to clergy convocation and we can talk about this together.
Registration fee is required for all those attending. Check-in begins at 10:30am.
On Monday, February 26th, there will be an optional boxed lunch for an additional cost or please be sure to have lunch before you arrive. If you would like the boxed lunch, please be sure to purchase the ticket that includes the boxed lunch. The boxed lunch will be pre-orders only.
On February 27th, a continental breakfast will be provided. Snacks and refreshments will be provided on both days.
Agenda will be provided later.
Please plan accordingly as child care will not be available for this event.
If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Dr. Celia Halfacre at pastorcelia@gmail.com or Rev. Dr. Robert Lopez at lopeza2b@riotexas.org.
Guest Speaker - Rev. William H. Lamar IV
William H. Lamar IV is pastor of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. He is committed to the black prophetic tradition of Nat Turner, Ida B. Wells Barnett, Fannie Lou Hamer and Martin and Coretta King. Lamar believes that the gospel of Jesus Christ witnesses against the American empire and the sociopolitical and economic exploitation of humans and the earth. His ministry in Washington focuses on the spiritual and intellectual development of people and combatting displacement and inequality wherever they are found.