CAPITAL CAMPAIGN INTRODUCTION
BRANCHING OUT…
ADVANCING LEADERSHIP, GROWING CHURCHES

The 2007 Annual Meeting will be your opportunity to learn about how the exciting initiatives of the capital campaign Branching Out... will benefit member congregations and transform the way the National Association serves their ministry and church leadership needs.

• Enrich your ministry by attending a Learning Event on Ministry Action Plans presented by our stewardship counsel RSI Institutional Services Group.

• Visit our display table during scheduled hours to pick up campaign materials and chat with our campaign leaders. 

• Celebrate the campaign’s commencement by joining us at the Congregational Foundation’s annual reception for donors on Sunday evening.
   

WOMEN IN MINISTRY GATHERING

(Sunday, 8:30 p.m.)

All women in ministry are encouraged to gather at the end of the day to relax and share stories and learn from one another. Make your way to the Presidential Suite to enjoy a snack and inspiring conversation with other women serving our Lord.
 

CONGREGATIONAL FOUNDATION MEETING AND RECEPTION

(Meeting – Sunday, 11:30am)
(Reception - Sunday, 8:00pm)

At the Congregational Foundation’s annual meeting, Board of Governors’ President Howard Lewis will report on the five funds that are now part of the Foundation’s assets. Please join us at the annual reception to thank our donors and celebrate the commencement of Branching Out…, our capital campaign for advancing leadership and growing churches. Visit the foundation’s display during scheduled hours throughout the Annual Meeting.
 

MINISTERS' WIVES RECEPTION

(Friday, 6:00 p.m.)

Celebrate being part of a unique sisterhood and spend an evening together exploring how to make this a great journey! We’ll laugh, we’ll worship together, we’ll share some of the good things, we’ll look for support options, and we will relax & refresh.

MISSIONARY SOCIETY ALUMNI GATHERING

(Saturday, 8:00 p.m.)

Former and present Missionary Society Division members are invited to attend this gathering.  Spend a time of fellowship with old and new friends and discover the opportunities to stay connected with NACCC missions and carry out the work of the Society in your church or Associations.

First Timers EVENT

(Saturday, 11am – Noon)

If this is your first Annual Meeting, please come to this very short gathering before the meeting begins. We will provide you with information that will help you plan your experience so that you and your Church will have the greatest benefit from your time at the meeting.   

Please spend some time with the schedule of events and decide where your priorities may be. If you are a delegate, you will want to attend the business sessions where your vote is so very important. The workshops and seminars should provide you with lots of choices for other times, depending on your Church’s needs and interests. Remember, you can’t do everything, and you need to allow time for fellowship and making new friends from our Churches around the country. 

Please make sure this gathering is one of your “to do’s” – we look forward to meeting you soon!
 

MEET YOUR MISSIONARIES RECEPTION

(Monday, 3:00 p.m.)

Take advantage of this opportunity to meet NACCC sponsored missionaries. Become inspired as you learn first-hand about their ministries on the mission fields. International and national missionaries will be in attendance and welcome this occasion to meet new friends and renew friendships with supporters of their works. Speak with Missionary Society members and learn about the extensive ministries and resources offered through the Society and how you and your church can become involved in missions.
 

CFTS RECEPTION

(Monday, 8:30 p.m.)

The Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies hosts this long standing event in which we celebrate the achievements of our graduates and honor those who support this vital program. Please join us to be introduced to this year’s graduates.
 

DFM’S CLERGY FAMILY RECEPTION

(Saturday, 8 p.m.)

The Division for Ministry is pleased to provide this informal reception to meet colleagues in ministry and share in the communion of friendship. Touch base with old friends and introduce yourself to new clergy and their families.
 

CCD ALUMNI GATHERING

(Sunday, 11:30 a.m.)

An informal gathering of alumni who have served on CCD in the past and those who have been a part of new church starts. Come and share in punch, cookies and ideas as we explore ways that those with experience can be helpful to those anticipating or in the process of starting a new church.