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Bring the Family and Enjoy the Sunshine City of St. Petersburg!

Come to beautiful St. Pete and enjoy the sunshine, the shopping, the fun, and the culture of one of the most historic vacation areas in Florida. Our meeting will take place in the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront on Tampa Bay.  

Within a few easy blocks (also accessible by a trolley for only 25 cents per trip) you will find…

Beautiful parks—rest, watch the sailboats, smell the flowers, enjoy the sunshine!

Superb restaurants— The Wine Cellar, The Black Opal, Redwoods.

The Baywalk Entertainment Complex is an open-air, themed shopping complex within walking distance of the hotel.

The Pier is a four-story inverted pyramid stretching out into the Tampa Bay. This architectural wonder contains shops, museums and restaurants.

World Class Museums—The Dali Museum (the largest collection of Dali’s works in the world); The Museum of Fine Arts; The Florida Holocaust Museum; St. Petersburg Museum of History.

Progress Energy Field—Baseball!

Beaches, beaches, beaches—the most beautiful beaches you’ll ever see.

Cruises—dolphins, fishing, casinos, fishing, dining, fishing!

Within easy driving distance you will also find the theme park Busch Gardens, the Ringling Art and Circus Museum, and countless other attractions.

 

Friday, June 22

6:00pm      Ministers’ Wives Gathering

Saturday, June 23

9:00am      Registration
11:00am    First Timers’ Orientation
Noon         Resource Room Opens
1:00pm      Opening Session
1:30pm      Moderator’s Address
1:45pm      Executive Secretary’s Address
2:15pm      Vision Reports
3:00pm      Branching Out…Presentation
4:00pm      Present/Vote of New Churches
5:00pm      Congregational Lecture – Rev. Terry Bascom
7:00pm      Plenary Session: New Hymnal
8:00pm      Missionary Society Alumni Gathering
                Clergy Family Reception

Sunday, June 24

7:30am      CCD Breakfast
9:30am      Worship Service/Sermon Winner Preaching
10:00am    Welcome of New Churches
11:30am    Committee for Continuation of CCC Luncheon
                Cong’l Foundation Board of Governors Luncheon
                Int’l Cong’l Fellowship (AMCO) Luncheon
1:00pm      Business Session II
1:15pm      Communication Services Committee Awards
1:30pm      Nominees
1:45pm      Budget Presentation
2:00pm      Treasurer’s Report
2:30pm      Learning Events
4:00pm      Learning Events
7:00pm      Gospel Choir Concert
8:00pm      Congregational Foundation Donors Reception
8:30pm      Healing Service
                Women in Ministry Gathering

Monday, June 25

7:00am    Dawn Devotions
7:30am    Missionary Society Breakfast
              Classical Retreat Guides Meeting
9:00am    Bible Lecture I – Dr. Richard Ward
10:30am  Learning Events
Noon       Heritage Luncheon – Jon Chapman
1:30pm    Bible Lecture II – Dr. Richard Ward
3:00pm    Meet the Missionaries Reception
4:00pm    Learning Events
5:30pm    Editor’s Roundtable Dinner
7:00pm    Vespers on the Beach/Free Time
8:30pm    CFTS Reception

Tuesday, June 26

7:00am    Dawn Devotions
7:30am    Fellowship Breakfast
              Institute for Congregational Studies Breakfast
9:00am    Bible Lecture III – Dr. Richard Ward
10:30am  Business Session III
10:45am  Church Services Committee Awards
1:00pm    Meet the Team Open Forums
1:30pm    Meet the Team Open Forums
2:00pm    Meet the Team Open Forums
3:00pm    Business Session IV
3:15pm    DFM, CFTS Awards
5:00pm    Closing Worship/CFTS Graduation
5:30pm    Banquet

 
General Information Speakers Learning Events Contests
Registration Child Care Gatherings Meal Events
Schedule Web Cast Schedule HOPE NAPF