So Great a Cloud of Witnesses - Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 217th General Assembly; Birmingham, Alabama; June 15-22, 2006 PC(USA) Seal
 
 
             
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Advanced registration for the assembly is now closed and we look forward to seeing you in Birmingham. Those who are already registered should receive a mailing containing information and advice related to airport transportation, what to pack, and other logistics during the week of June 5.

You cannot purchase or reserve additional tickets to any ticketed functions or events before the on-site registration and ticket sales opens at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, in the main lobby of the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center.

Immediately call (888-728-7228, ext. 2417) or email the GA Meeting Service if:

  • you are a commissioner or advisory delegate and you have not yet completed your registration, or you need to make a change in your hotel reservation
  • you have already registered and you have changes or questions about your registration or tickets
  • you would like to be put on the waiting list for a room at one of the designated assembly hotels
 
   
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All participants (including commissioners, advisory delegates, other official participants, and observers) receive an official name badge, a General Assembly Program, and an assembly tote bag.

Register Online
Have your method of payment handy and know your arrival and departure dates before you start.

Download Registration and Ticket Forms
This registration and ticket order forms may be printed and mailed or faxed.

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If you are a commissioner, advisory delegate, synod or presbytery staff, or other official participant be sure to have your user ID and password handy before you start the online registration process. (This information was sent to you in a letter from the G.A. Meeting Service.)

The assembly registration fee is $50. The GA Meeting Service accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and checks. Payment by credit card is recommended for those using online registration. if you pay by check, your registration is not processed until the check is received and matched with your registration.

The assembly is an open meeting, but in the interest of safety and security, admission to plenary sessions is limited to registered participants wearing an official assembly name badge.

Important Deadlines

  • May 5: to request assembly housing
  • May 22: to purchase event tickets
  • May 22: to cancel ($10 cancellation fee applies)

Changes and Cancellations

You cannot make changes or cancel your registration, hotel reservation or ticket purchases online. If you have registered for the assembly and decide later to purchase additional event tickets, please do so by downloading the ticket form and mailing it or faxing it as directed, or by contacting GA Meeting Service and purchasing them using a credit card.

Registration fees, less a $10 cancellation fee, are refundable if notice of cancellation is received by May 22nd deadline.

Contact the GA Meeting Service at (888) 728-7228, ext. 2417 about any changes in your plans after your registration is finalized.

Registering On-Site

Participants who do not need assistance with housing arrangements may register on-site. The $10 on-site registration fee includes a name badge and the General Assembly Program. The on-site registration fee will be waived for attendees for whom this would be a financial hardship.

Optional Tickets and Events

The assembly schedule includes many optional activities described in the day-by-day schedule. They are planned for observers and others without official responsibilities and some events conflict with assembly business meetings.

Registration for the assembly is not required to purchase tickets to events. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the ticket booth at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. The registration deadline is May 4, and the advance ticket sales will close on May 22.. Event sponsors reserve the right to cancel events if a minimum number of tickets are not sold by the deadline.

Tickets ordered in advance are distributed with participants' assembly badges beginning Wednesday afternoon, June 14. Remaining tickets to some events will be on sale beginning Wednesday, June 14, at the registration counter in the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC).

Other than for canceled events, the Office of the General Assembly (OGA) does not refund payment for tickets orders cancelled after May 22.

Questions?

Contact the GA Meeting Service at (888) 728-7228, ext. 2417

 
             
   
 

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