24th Annual Conference of the ATiiM 

LAYING THE GROUND FOR THE CONFERENCE

What is the future of the church? That is a question many ask today. Rev. Carol Howard Merritt, author of her most recent book; Reframing Hope: Vital Ministry in a New Generation will share her ideas and insights to this ongoing question.

Carol, a pastor for more than a decade, has served on committees, boards, and local churches. This breadth and depth of practical experience informs her consultations with denominational governing bodies, publishing houses, seminaries and local churches.

We hope that you will join us for this conference. Bring your questions and be open to the new ideas that Carol has to share.

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

   

Rev. Carol Howard Merritt

Pastor and Author Member of the Leadership Staff, Senior Consultant of The Center for Progressive Renewal

Rev. Carol Howard Merritt (@CarolHoward) is a minister whose writing, speaking, and teaching is anchored in theological wisdom and fresh sociological insight. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker, especially on the topic of ministering in a new generation. The award-winning author of Tribal Church: Ministering to the Missing Generation (Alban) and Reframing Hope: Vital Ministry in a New Generation (Alban), Carol is a frequent contributor to books, websites, magazines, and journals. She is a regular columnist at the Christian Century where her blog, “Tribal Church,” is hosted.

 

REGISTRATION

Register by clicking the link below, followed by making your payment in one of two ways:

1. Mail with a check to ATiiM, %CCIW, 1011 North Main St., Bloomington, IL 61701-1753

OR

2. Pay Online by clicking on the links found in your confirmation email.  If you need assistance with online payments, please contact Tracy Diehl at (815) 758-3497 or ilconftracy@gmail.com.

Clergy: $150.00 (early registration fee of $135.00 before September 15, 2015).

Non Clergy:  $95.00 

Fee includes materials, break, Wednesday dinner and Thursday lunch.

Extra meal costs for guest/spouse: Dinner $22.00; Lunch –  $16.00.

ATiiM  Dues: $25.00 per calendar year. If 2016 dues are paid with registration, you can choose a book from selected books in the Conference Bookstore.

 

HOUSING INFORMATION 

Please note: Starved Rock Lodge will hold rooms until September 1, 2015.

The Lodge offers excellent dining, pool, whirlpool and other amenities. The State Park offers many hiking trails, a visitor center and nearby shops and historical sites in Utica and along the Illinois River. A trolley tour of Starved Rock Park and the Illinois Waterway Museum, as well as a guided hike may be available for a small fee. Please indicate your interest on the registration form. Upon receipt of your registration an e-mail confirmation will be sent.

Expected rates for Starved Rock Lodge:

- East Lodge-double/double: $115/night

- West Lodge-queen-queen: 125/night

- above single/double occupancy, extra person $10/room/night

Please make your own room reservations at Starved Rock Lodge by calling (800) 868-7625. Indicate you wish to reserve a room set aside for ATiiM block.  Senior Discount (10%) is available if you ask when you reserve or check in.

Starved Rock Lodge:www.starvedrocklodge.com

Starved Rock State Park: http://dnr.state.il.us        Click on “Parks & Recreation” for directions.

If you wish to share a room at Starved Rock, email Dave Kniker at dfkniker@comcast.net or contact by telephone at (309) 853-7814. He will assist in coordinating such requests.

Additional rooms are available in Oglesby, about 15 minutes from Starved Rock Lodge. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel:

Days Inn

I-39 &  Oglsby exit 54

(815) 883-9600 

$99.99 - plus tax –

Continental breakfast                                                                                           

Best Western

I-39 & Oglesby exit 54

(815) 883-3535

$89.99 plus tax—Continental breakfast

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