World Mission Celebration '09

Theme:
Branches of the same vine
When:
October 22–24, 2009
Where: Cincinnati, Ohio

Find out how to register

It is time to celebrate what God is doing in the world and how Presbyterians are part of God's mission! Come to learn, share and make lifelong partners in mission. This mission conference and gathering is for anyone passionate about world mission, from those who want to network with others and learn how to get involved in mission, to those seasoned in mission work.

As branches of the same vine, Presbyterians will connect with one another, learn about God's mission through the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and be sent forth as God's workers in the world.

Connect

• Join with those involved in Presbyterian mission, including mission co-workers, passionate supporters of mission and mission partners of and within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
• Meet Presbyterians from the Validated Mission Support Groups, the Association of Mission Pastors, the Mission Networks and many other organizations that have signed the “Invitation to Expanding Partnership in God’s Mission”

Learn

• Learn from inspiring stories about God's mission throughout the world
• Participate in workshops to share knowledge and gain tools for mission involvement
• Visit region-focused learning areas and exhibits

Be sent forth

• Celebrate and reflect on world mission through worship and Bible study
• Be empowered to find your place in God's mission through the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
• Be commissioned to continue your world mission service

Promote Mission Celebration ’09

Congregations, presbyteries and others may use these downloadable resources to promote World Mission Celebration in their print and/or electronic communications.

Where will it take place?

World Mission Celebration '09 will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Cincinnati and the adjoining Duke Energy Convention Center October 22–24, 2009.

Register

Find out how to register.

As you start planning to attend, consider that you’ll be responsible for travel, hotel accommodations and a subsidized registration fee starting at $225. Start looking for a roommate so you can share expenses.

For more information, please contact Lis Valle at (888) 728-7228 x5729.

Take part in World Mission Challenge

World Mission Challenge
September 22 – October 19, 2009
Similar to Mission Challenge ’07, it will provide an opportunity for congregations and presbyteries to hear the stories of how God is at work in and through our mission workers and global partners. More than 150 presbyteries will be hosting mission speakers.