Rethink Worship
June 2-4, 2010

Minnesota Annual Conference meets every year to worship and fellowship; receive reports, adopt goals and programs, and determine budgets; take stands on key issues; ordain clergy; and receive the bishop's appointment of ordained ministers.

	Special Guest: Marcia McFee Marcia McFee, UM worship consultant, joined us at annual conference session in 2010. Marcia brings a great passion and creativity to worship, and specializes in interactive, educational, meaningful worship that connects congregations to God. Her workshops are inspiring and practical. Learn more about Marcia here.
	Conference session members considered clergy compensation policy changes Minnesota Conference members had 30 action items to act upon this year. Two of the action items address complex concerns related to clergy compensation. See results of the conference plenary discussions and votes here. More ...
	2010 Love Offering International recipient (30 percent): Worshiping community in Saint Petersburg, Russia National recipients (30 percent): Native American ministry—Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference Parish Partners and Native American Comprehensive Plan Minnesota recipients (30 percent): New church starts—New Day UMC, Big Lake; Spirit River Community UMC, Isanti; Good Samaritan UMC, Saint Peter Volunteer in Mission scholarships (10 percent)