Department of Lay Ministry 
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Victor Taylor, General Secretary 
Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt, Jr., Chair
9560 Drake Ave.    Evanston, IL   60203
847-274-0182 (m)  800-621-6525 or (312) 683-6831 (o)
Fax:  240-359-6272   E-mail:  taylor617@comcast.net
Mr. Clifford Harris, President, Connectional Lay Council
 
If you are unable to view this message, please visit:  www.c-m-e.org/layinstitutepromotionalinfo.htm
 
 
September 10, 2009
 
Dear Connectional Members and Friends,
 
This is our last notice to you prior to the 14th Quadrennial Connectional Lay Institute convening next week in St. Louis, Missouri (September 19-21). Please continue your efforts through this weekend and next week to register and prepare for the Lay Institute by reviewing the program and agenda for the Lay Institute, and praying for our delegation, deliberation, and celebration in St. Louis!
 
You may view the full Lay Institute program and read the resolutions here.
We will broadcast live from the Lay Institute through our Streaming Faith partner!
 
Here is some important information to help you register, obtain hotel information, transportation to and from the St. Louis Airport or Union Station, and prepare for the Lay Institute.   
 
Online Registration for the Lay Institute
Register online for the Lay Institute at: www.arrowheadregistration.org/info.php?s=50
 
Hotel Reservation Waitlist 9/18-9/21
If you haven't made your reservation for the Millennium Hotel, contact Rose Latsch, the Convention Sales Manager, via e-mail at rlatsch@mill-usa.com or by telephone at 314-516-8112.
 
Transportation
If you need transportation to or from the St. Louis Airport (STL) or Union Station, please fill out a transportation request form.  The form is available online.
www.c-m-e.org/convocation/transportationrequestform.doc  (Word format)
www.c-m-e.org/convocation/transportationrequestform.pdf  (PDF format)
 
Additional information
Please take the time now to do the following to prepare for the Lay Institute:
  • Review the schedule of events and other pertinent information below or online at:
  • www.c-m-e.org/core/convocationspeakers.htm
  • Plan to attend the forum for Episcopal and General Officer candidates on Sunday, September 20, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. 
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See you in St. Louis next week!
 
 
Dr. Victor Taylor
Click on the links below for
additional information
about the Lay Institute
 
 
 

Download the Registration Form

Lay Institute Souvenir Journal

Transportation Request Form 
Word format   PDF format

Discount Travel Information

 
Meet the
Candidates Forum
“Live” at the
Connectional Lay Institute
Sunday, September 20, 2009
7:30 - 10:15 pm
Additional information is here