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There are only 22 days before we gather together to celebrate the 8th MCC Conference for People of African Descent, Our Friends and Allies in beautiful Washington D.C.
I encourage you to register for conference and book your hotel room now as the deadline to receive the conference rate is TOMORROW 28 April. You will only be charged a one day deposit. I also encourage you to visit the PAD Conference website to stay up to date on workshops, plenaries and special guests.. Speaking of special guests, we are excited to have as Conference special musical guests - Min. Charlene Moore (City of Refuge, San Francisco) and Umojo Drumming Orchestra ( Unity Fellowship of Washington, DC). We are delighted to have great participation from seminaries from around the country. The following schools will be present or have financially supported the PAD Conference. Brite Divinity School, Chicago Theological School, Claremont School of Divinity, Drew University Theological School, Episcopal Divinity School, Howard University School of Divinity, Iliff School of Theology, Lancaster Theological Seminary, Meadville Lombard Theological School, Pacific School of Religion, Starr King School for the Ministry, Vanderbilt Divinity School, and Wakeforest School of Divinity. This conference is one you don't want to miss. Take a look at the evolving schedule by clicking here..So come and be blessed by what God has in store for you. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for speaker , special events and workshop updates. Note: Next newsletter we will have additional information on parking options. See you at the PAD Conference!
Peace,
Rev. Elder Darlene
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| Programming Is Now Set
The Full Conference Plenary and Workshop Schedule is now online Click here.
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| Where Are You From? When preparing for the PAD Conference we sometimes get the question "Why should I come to this conference? What's in it for me?" Sometimes the best way to answer these questions is to hear the answer from someone's story.
Let's hear from
Rev. Cedric Harmon of
City of Refuge - Washington, D.C. "Where are you from?" is a question heard so often when we meet someone for the first time that we don't even take serious notice of its various meanings. Are we being asked simply from where have we arrived? Is the questioner asking about our place of birth? Is it an inquiry about our place of native origin? Why are we being asked? Will our answer result in some form of judgment or stereotype of us? To read more click here. |
| Looking for a Roommate during Conference - Go to the Forum
If you have a room and would like to share or are looking for someone willing to share a room, visit the MCC PAD Forum by clicking here.
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| Conference Pillars | 
| | Rev. Y'Lon Dozier Mary Ann Lawson MCC of Northern Virginia Connie Meadows and Haviland Houston Joan Saniuk and Sharilyn Steketee Cassandra White & The Resurrection MCC Gospel Ensemble |
| Conference Parking Options |  | Valet parking at the Fairmont Washington , 2401 "M" St., NW, Washington, D.C. .20037, ranges from $12-30 during the day and is $40.00 overnight. Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, DC, 474 Ridge Street N.W. Washington, DC 20001 has graciously offered several free parking places for PAD Conference vehicles. Information on how to apply for these spaces will be posted on Facebook and the website soon. MCC DC is a 10 minute taxi ride to/from the Fairmont or a 15 minute ride via Metro. If you take the Metro - MCC DC is located 2 blocks east of the Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center Metro station. Take the Metro to Foggy Bottom on the Orange or Blue lines. At the top of the escalator you will be facing 23rd Street. Turn Left onto 23rd Street. At the next corner, turn Left onto "K" Street. Walk one block to 24th St., make a right onto 24th. The hotel is 4 blocks North, on the left, after you cross "M" Street, at the corner of 24th and "M" Streets. (The lettered streets will become higher in the alphabet from "K" to "M"). So FIRST drop off your bags at the hotel and park at MCC DC. Another option is parking at the East Falls Church Metro Stations which is only $4.50 per day. Other Metro Stations have similar rates available in Maryland and Virginia. Stay in touch via Facebook, Twitter and the website for additional parking options. |
| Attention Clergy
Did you know you receive CEU's while attending the 2011 MCC PAD Conference? This is also a great opportunity for you to connect with other faith leaders from around the world and establish relationships. To see who is attending, click here. |
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| | | | | RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY! |  | Reserve your room today! The deadline to reserve your room at the conference rate is April 28, 20111. Don't delay, make your room reservation today! |
| Dance the Night Away with DJ Huggy Bear! | | 
| | We are excited to announce a post Conference dance on Saturday May 22, 2011 from 10:30 PM until 1:00 AM. Conference registrants should wear their badge to enter for free. All others are welcome for a $5.00 cover. |
| Feel the Love, Share The Love Winner Announced! It Is Norma Sharpe |  | | There were 11 Registrants between April 11 and April 17th. All these names were put in a container and the winner drawn is: Norma Sharpe! She opted to Share the Love with Pat Mouton!
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| Sail Away on the 2012 Valentine's Cruise! How? Win the Raffle | | 
| Sailaway on the Carnival Imagination for a Valentine's Day Getaway. Enjoy the comfort a a Balcony Suite Stateroom as you sail the Western Caribbean. Tickets are only $5.00 or $20.00 for 5 tickets. Proceeds benefit the PAD Conference as Linda Hardy Travel donated the cruise. The drawing will be held on Saturday 22 May during the PAD Conference. For More information on the 2012 Valentine's Cruise, click here or email 2011padcruiseraffle@mccchurch.net Travel Services Available 
Linda Hardy, a member of New Life MCC of Hampton Roads in Norfolk, VA wants to assist you with your travel needs to the 2011 MCC PAD Conference and beyond.For a travel quote contact Linda via emal at GlobalTrvl2@aol.com, or via phone at (757) 597- 4102, or via fax at (707) 248-7348 or on her website at www.LindaHardy.GlobalTravel.com Download the quote request form and let Linda handle your travel needs. |
| Volunteer!  With 450 + people in attendance, Kareem, while fabulous, can't provide all the hospitality, security, worship and workshop assistance alone.
Kareem explains his needs here.
Would you consider lending him a hand?
If you are able to volunteer at Conference, let Kareem know by filling out the volunteer form and emailing it to him at PADVolunteers@MCCchurch.net. . |
|  Partners - PAD Conference and HRC's Clergy Call
May 22 - 24, 2011 Washington, DC A Faithful Movement for LGBT Justice It's time to register for Clergy Call 2011! We call on all clergy and faith community leaders to support justice and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. Join us in Washington, DC from May 22 - 24, 2011 to have your voice heard by Congress on critical issues affecting the LGBT community. For more information, go to http://www.hrc.org/clergycall2011/ |
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