138th Session of the Desert Mountain Annual Conference
DMAC GREETINGS
Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
It is with great joy and boundless excitement that we, the officers and members of Historic Tanner Chapel A.M.E. Church, extend a warm welcome to all attendees of the 138th Session of the Desert Mountain Annual Conference. As the host church for this auspicious occasion, we are blessed to have you join us from September 25th through the 28th, 2024.
Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
It is with great joy and boundless excitement that we, the officers and members of Historic Tanner Chapel A.M.E. Church, extend a warm welcome to all attendees of the 138th Session of the Desert Mountain Annual Conference. As the host church for this auspicious occasion, we are blessed to have you join us from September 25th through the 28th, 2024.
Under the esteemed leadership of our Pastor and Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. Benjamin N. Thomas Sr., and with the diligent support of our host Presiding Elder, Rev. E. Teresa Nelson of the AZ | NM District, alongside the co-host Presiding Elder, Rev. Sheriolynn Curry Hodge of the Rocky Mountain District, we are poised for a time of spiritual renewal, fellowship, and divine guidance.
Our gathering will be held at the splendid Marriott Phoenix Chandler, conveniently located at 1600 South Price Road, Chandler, Arizona. This venue offers excellent accommodations with a special room rate of $189 per night plus taxes and fees.
Though this rate is a bit higher than usual, please note that parking at the hotel is completely free. Additionally, the hotel is a mere 17 miles from Sky Harbor Airport and just minutes from the Chandler Fashion Center, which boasts a variety of shops and eateries for your enjoyment.
Your registration for the conference includes two hearty breakfasts and two lunches, ensuring that your physical nourishment is well taken care of while your spirit is fed during the conference workshops, sessions, and worship services.
We at Historic Tanner Chapel A.M.E. Church are fully committed to ensuring that from the moment you make your hotel reservation until the closing and commissioning service on Saturday, your experience is filled with true hospitality and Christian love. Our team is dedicated to making your visit to the Valley of the Sun, both comfortable and memorable.
We look forward to serving you, worshipping with you, and growing together in faith. We pray that this conference will not only be a time of productive discussions, reporting, and spiritual enrichment, but also a celebration of our shared commitments to God’s work.
Shalom,
Rev. Dr. Benjamin N. Thomas Sr.
And the Faithful Officers and Members of Historic Tanner Chapel A.M.E. Church
ACCOMMODATIONS
Marriott Phoenix Chandler
1600 South Price Road
Chandler, AZ
RESERVATIONS CLOSED
List of other Hotels Near Conference Hotel
DMAC REGISTRATION
Registration for the Desert Mountain Annual Conference is handled by the Presiding Elder of your District.
AZ | NM District | Presiding Elder, Rev. E. Teresa Nelson
Rocky Mountain District | Presiding Elder, Rev. Sheriolyn Curry Hodge
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation for Bishop Brookins, Supervisor Burnett, and Bishop Brookins' special guests will be provided by Historic Tanner Chapel A.M.E. Church.
For all other conference attendees, transportation to and from the airport is on your own.
Supershuttle Express Rate $60
(one way - reservation required)
DMAC SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings, worship services, etc., are at the conference hotel.
WEDNESDAY | September 25th
7:15am - 8am
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8am - 12noon
WMS Convention
WIM Convention @ Tanner
Bishop meets with Finance Committee
Board of Examiners
12noon - 1:30pm
WMS Lunch Break
Bishop meets with Congregation Reps (as needed)
2pm - 5pm
WMS Convention
WIM Convention @ Tanner
7pm
WMS Worship / Program
9pm
Committee & Component Meetings (as needed)
THURSDAY | September 26th
7am - 8:30am
DMAC Breakfast
7:15am - 8am
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8am - 8:45am
Morning Manna
9am - 11:45am
Business Session I
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Conference Organization
- Election of Secretarial Staff
- Election of Finance Committee
- Election of Conference Trustees
- Election of Judiciary Committee
- Appoint Ministerial Efficiency Committee
- Appointment of Marshalls
- Set Conference Bar
- Presiding Elder(s) Summary Report
- Board of Examiners Report
- Pastor's Annual Reports
12noon - 1pm
Hour of Power - WIM in Charge
1pm - 2:30pm
DMAC Lunch Break
2:30pm - 5pm
Business Session II
- Election of General Conference Delegation
- Ministers and Electoral College
- Pastor's Annual Reports (continued)
- Conference Committee Reports
5pm - 6:30pm
DMAC Reception
7pm
Opening Worship Service
(Annual Sermon, Black Robes)
FRIDAY | September 27th
7am - 8am
DMAC Breakfast
7:15am - 8am
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8am - 8:45am
Morning Manna
9am - 10am
Casting the Vision
9am - 11:45am
Business Session III
- Unfinished Business
- Retirement Liturgy
- Memorials
- Disciplinary Questions
12noon - 2:30pm
Service of Ordination and Sacrament of Holy Communion
(White Robes for Participants | Black Robes for Ordinands)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
DMAC Lunch Break
3:30pm - 6:45pm
Conference in Recess
7pm
Lay Witness Night
(Lay Organization in Charge)
SATURDAY | September 27th
7:15am - 8am
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8am - 8:45am
Church School | Bible Study
9am - 10am
YPD Program
10am
Closing & Commissioning Service
(Black Robes)
DMAC CHOIR REHEARSALS
DMAC Choir Rehearsal Schedule
Tuesday, September 17th
@ 6:30pm
Saturday, September 21st
@ 10am
Tuesday, September 24th
@ 6:30pm
ALL REHEARSALS will be held at
Historic Tanner Chapel A.M.E. Church
20 S. 8th St. | Phoenix, AZ
Choir Members are still needed! You are welcome and encouraged to join us!
