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Vice moderator lends overview of AM21 and path to AM22

Annual Meeting 2022 planning underway for in-person gathering in Spokane

Annual Meeting 2021 (AM21) brought a surprise for everyone, said Tara Leininger, vice moderator of the PNC Board of Directors. 

“We came into the PNC annual meeting still in pandemic mode, which meant it was online again.  Special attention was given to the logistics of the event, so that access to all workshops, plenary meetings and hearings would be easy to navigate and business would still get done.”

Workshops and gatherings were on topics ranging from anti-racism to the work of the smallest of churches. 

Social gatherings were a time to share what is going on in and around the various churches.  While this is simply much more fulfilling in a personal setting, participants engaged in wonderful conversations.

The hearing on the 2021-2022 budget, which runs from June 1, 2021, to May 31, 2022, and the anti-racism work within the conference garnered the most attention, Tara said. To reflect the commitment to anti-racism, the budget allotment for anti-racism work was increased from $2,000 to $50,000 with a pledge to raise those funds.

The slate of officers and committee members presented by the Ministry Resources Committee was approved.

While AM21 was a success on so many levels, the AM22 planning committee is looking forward to Spokane next spring. 

Those with input as to what they would like to see at AM22, may let member of the committee know their ideas. 

A preliminary format includes not only being together physically in one place, Spokane, but also online aspects. 

How this will work will be one of the challenges for our first gathering together in two years. 

For information, email mfcucc1911@yahoo.com.

 

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