This tentative schedule is to assist you in planning. Bishop Graves encourages in-person attendance; however, links for online participation will be available.

The 2025 Clergy Session will be online on May 28 from 1 PM – 3 PM.

Please note that the annual conference begins on SUNDAY this year.

Sunday, June 1, 2025                                         

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM     Registration check-in

6:30 PM     Opening Worship

Monday, June 2, 2025                                         

Early morning     Registration check-in available

Breakfast Opportunity for Order of Deacons

9:00 AM     Opening Business Session – Call to Order

Noon Lunch Opportunities: Laity Luncheon, Lunch and Learn Sessions, Clergy Spouses Lunch

2:00 PM     Afternoon Business Session

Late afternoon     Ministry Fair & Workshop Options

Evening Free for Fellowship

Dinner Opportunities: BMCR (Black Methodists for Church Renewal) Dinner, College Student Gathering

Tuesday, June 3, 2025                                         

Breakfast for Extension Ministers

9:00 AM     Centering Time & Morning Business Session

11:00 AM     Memorial Service

Noon Lunch Opportunities: Retirement Luncheon, Lunch & Learn Sessions, COSROW (Commission on the Status and Role of Women) Lunch

2:00 PM     Afternoon Business Session

6:30 PM     Service of Licensing, Commissioning and Ordination, Reception following the service

Wednesday, June 4, 2025                                 

9:00 AM     Centering Time & Morning Business Session

Late morning     Closing Worship with Communion