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Mountain Valley District

LXCL:This IN-PERSON attendance link is for Pastors, Clergy, Elected Delegates/Alternates, Conference Officers of the DMC. Includes meals. Roll Call ($10) is added for each registrant in this selection.

IN-Person DMAC DELEGATION

LXCL:There is no registration and no fee to attend the Annual Conference (worship, meetings, and general conference activities). On-site meal tickets are not sold separately. However, if you'd like the conference meals— a donation of $175 is requested, which helps offset the cost of the four conference meals (it does not cover their full cost).

In Person - OBSERVER (Meal provided option)

LXCL:This attendance type is for Presiding Elders, Clergy, Lay &amp; WMS Leadership outside of the Desert Mountain Conference. There is no fee to attend the Annual Conference. We just welcome your presence, and make sure we plan for your arrival.

IN-Person OUT OF CONFERENCE GUESTS

IN PERSON - LATE REGISTRATION

Check made out to Desert Mountain Conference
Address to send check: c/o Tanner Chapel AME Church. 20 South 8th Street, Suite 300. Phoenix, AZ 85034

Join us for the 140th Session of the Desert Mountain Annual Conference,&nbsp;as we prepare to host Bishop Francine A. Brookins, the Presiding Prelate of the 5th Episcopal District. &nbsp; The Desert Mountain Annual Conference is more than a faith gathering&mdash;it is a regional convening of leaders, decision-makers, and community influencers committed to strengthening churches and the communities they serve. It is the moment when the life of the church comes together for worship, business sessions, leadership formation, youth development, accountability, and vision-setting for the year ahead.&nbsp; This sacred gathering has been where pastors, lay leaders, and congregations unite to:&bull; Strengthen the spiritual life of our churches&bull; Develop and equip lay and clergy leadership&bull; Provide financial accountability and organizational governance&bull; Celebrate the impact of the work God is doing across our communities You&#39;re welcome to attend worship, meetings, and general conference activities with no registration and no fee. However, by completing this form, you help the Desert Mountain Conference planning team prepare for your arrival...from space allocation to meal planning. This link is for IN_PERSON attendance. &nbsp; Online (Virtual) registration is a separate process, facilitated by the 5th Episcopal District. Register for attendance online here ==&gt; <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/140th-session-of-the-desert-mountain-annual-conference-registration-1992776902359?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/140th-session-of-the-desert-mountain-annual-conference-registration-1992776902359?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&amp;amp</a> Thank you for attending the Desert Mountain Annual Conference. Pastor Arnold Jackson, Co-ChairPastor Benjamin N Thomas, Sr. Co-ChairRev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding ElderMountain Valley DistrictDesert Mountain Conference

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Join us for the 140th Session of the Desert Mountain Annual Conference, as we prepare to host Bishop Francine A. Brookins, the Presiding Prelate of the 5th Episcopal District.   The Desert Mountain Annual Conference is more than a faith gathering—it is a regional convening of leaders, decision-makers, and community influencers committed to strengthening churches and the communities they serve. It is the moment when the life of the church comes together for worship, business sessions, leadership formation, youth development, accountability, and vision-setting for the year ahead.  This sacred gathering has been where pastors, lay leaders, and congregations unite to:• Strengthen the spiritual life of our churches• Develop and equip lay and clergy leadership• Provide financial accountability and organizational governance• Celebrate the impact of the work God is doing across our communities You're welcome to attend worship, meetings, and general conference activities with no registration and no fee. However, by completing this form, you help the Desert Mountain Conference planning team prepare for your arrival...from space allocation to meal planning. This link is for IN_PERSON attendance.   Online (Virtual) registration is a separate process, facilitated by the 5th Episcopal District. Register for attendance online here ==&gt; <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/140th-session-of-the-desert-mountain-annual-conference-registration-1992776902359?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&amp;" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/140th-session-of-the-desert-mountain-annual-conference-registration-1992776902359?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&amp;amp</a> Thank you for attending the Desert Mountain Annual Conference. Pastor Arnold Jackson, Co-ChairPastor Benjamin N Thomas, Sr. Co-ChairRev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge, Presiding ElderMountain Valley DistrictDesert Mountain Conference

Mountain Valley District

140th Desert Mountain Annual Conference

1600 S Price Rd

IN-Person OUT OF CONFERENCE GUESTS

Free

IN PERSON - LATE REGISTRATION

$275

IN-Person DMAC DELEGATION

$185

In Person - OBSERVER (Meal provided option)

$175

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