ENCOUNTER 2021

Theme: All of Jesus for All the World

 MONDAY, OCTOBER 18^th thru WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20^th 

@ The Bridge Church in Santa Rosa at 301 Fulton Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 

Phone: 707-595-3507 Website: thebridgeconnects.org

Click here to register

A glimpse into what we have in store:

• Main Speaker is Rev. Dr. J. Wayne Spriggs, District Superintendent, Central Pacific District
• Relevant topics for pastoral and lay leaders
• Worship being led by teams from the Central Pacific District
• Time to connect with old and new friends
• Translation service for Spanish speaking and Khmu speaking delegates

Reminder:

The CPD District bylaws state:

• It is required that all Official Workers currently licensed by the district or holding a district position which accredits them as a delegate will attend the annual Encounter District Conference.
• Currently licensed Official Workers who find themselves unable to attend Encounter District Conference shall inform the District Superintendent in writing no later than the second day of Conference.

Encounter District Conference Lay Delegates: A developing or an affiliated church shall be entitled to send one lay delegate to represent the church during the District Conference. An accredited church shall be entitled to send two lay delegates to represent the church during the District Conference. Should the church have 150 or more in voting membership (as reported in the most recent annual report of the church), the church may send an additional delegate for each additional 100 voting members or fraction thereof.

Housing:

Option 1: Doubletree Hotel at 1 Doubletree, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Special Rate – $170 / night including continental breakfast and free parking

Click here to make a reservation at Doubletree Hotel

Option 2: Alliance Redwoods Conference Ground (ARCG) at 6250 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA 95465

There is no cost for the rooms and breakfast. You may make a contribution to ARCG as a way of saying thanks. Due to the recent pandemic developments in the area, all guests who stay at ARCG are required to be fully vaccinated.

Click here to make a reservation at ARCG

Other Activities:

Churches are encouraged to come early and/or stay behind for team building activities at Alliance Redwoods Conference Ground – also at no cost. Please make a reservation at ARCG and click the icon for Special Package.

For those who are interested in the Sonoma Zip Line Adventure, the discount code is 15% off of each booking or tour of 8 guests. All guests can register online by clicking here and use Code: Alliance6250.

Meals:

Breakfast provided by your accommodation.

Lunch – Tuesday – Select from Food Truck on site. Cost: $8 – $15

Wednesday – Chick-fil-A (provided by CPD)

Dinner – Monday night at 6pm – Local amazing BBQ includes ribs as well as baked beans, salad, dinner rolls and dessert (provided by CPD)

Tuesday at 5:15pm – Local Mexican food (provided by CPD)

Wednesday at 4:15pm – on your own

Schedule:

Monday, October 18th

4:00 – 5:45 pm Registration

6:00 – 7:00 pm Opening Dinner

7:00 – 8:30 pm Celebration of what God has been doing in the District

Tuesday, October 19th

8:30 – 9:00 am Coffee in the lobby

9:00 – 10:00 am Prayer Gathering

10:00 – 10:30 am District Superintendent and Team Report

10:30 – 10:45 am Break

10:45 am – 12:00 noon District Superintendent and Team Report

12:15 – 2:00 pm Lunch on site

2:00 – 4:30 pm Equipping Sessions

4:30 – 5:15 pm Break

5:15 – 7:00 pm Dinner on site

7:00 – 8:45 pm Worship Service             

Wednesday, October 20th

8:30 – 9:00 am Coffee in the lobby

9:00 – 10:45 am Worship Service with Communion & Healing

10:45 – 11:00 am Break

11:00 am – 12:00 noon Missions Focus

12:15 – 2:00 pm Lunch on site

2:00 – 4:15 pm Equipping Sessions

4:15 – 7:00 pm Dinner on your own

7:00 – 8:45 pm Worship Service     

ENCOUNTER 2022
SAVE THE DATE!

2022 ENCOUNTER DISTRICT CONFERENCE will be held MONDAY, MAY 2^nd  thru WEDNESDAY, MAY 4^th @ Pathway Church in Redding, CA.  Plan to arrive by dinner time on May 2nd with the conference concluding after the evening service on May 4^th.  This Encounter District Conference will include the election of a District Superintendent for the term August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2026. Please mark your calendars.