World Conference 2005 Announcements Community of Christ, We proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace.

Plan now to attend the 2005 World Conference, June 2–5, and celebrate the theme “Lift Up an Ensign of Peace.” This Conference will provide for ordination of the new president and calls of other World Church leaders as well as opportunities for worship and fellowship, including an address by the new president of the church. Register online with a credit card, or print a form to mail, at www.CofChrist.org/wc2005/reg-instruction.asp.

Volunteers for World Conference needed: If you are planning to attend the World Conference June 2-5, 2006, and are not serving as a delegate but have a strong desire to provide special ministry, assistance is needed for volunteers in Facility Services doing setup for the various services/programs for the Conference. You must be at least 18 years old, able to lift a minimum of 55 pounds, do extensive walking, follow directions, and be available a minimum of 5 hours each day. Schedules can be flexible starting at 6:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. June 2-4. (Some later hours may be requested.) Hours on June 5 are 6:00 a.m.-noon. If you would like to assist with this important ministry, please contact Kathy Marek at kmarek@CofChrist.org or (816) 833-1000, ext. 2356, World Church Human Resource Ministries.

Canadian donations: The church is accepting donations made at Conference in Canadian dollars in support of World Conference expenses. Donations over $20 will be issued an income tax receipt from the Canadian Headquarters. Donations will be accepted at Conference in Canadian dollars (cash or cheque). Make cheques payable to the Bishop of Canada. Please ensure that cheques display your name and address. If your donation is in cash, please enclose the cash in an envelope indicating same.

Members and friends may help provide for World Conference through a special offering. Greeting friends from around the world, multicultural worship, and sharing in historic decisions make this a time of joy for those who attend and those who participate via the Internet and satellite. The entire church benefits from the testimonies shared and decisions made that will carry the church into the future, yet only a portion of the $250,000 cost is covered by registration fees. Contribute online or write in “World Conference” on the World side of your Mission Tithes offering envelope to contribute. In the United States, a special envelope will be included in the May offering envelope mailing.

Live Broadcasts: Eight legislative and worship services will be broadcast live for members and friends around the world who cannot attend World Conference in person, including the president’s ordination and sermon. Broadcasts will be available using C-band satellite, Dish Network (USA; president’s ordination and sermon only), Internet streaming, and Comcast Cable (Eastern Jackson County, Missouri, and Olathe, Kansas). See future Heralds and www.CofChrist.org/broadcast/ for details as they become available, and make plans now to gather with members and friends to share in these historic events. Electronic Media contacts: to receive broadcast schedule and details by e-mail, send your e-mail address to administrative assistant Cara Testerman at ctesterman@CofChrist.org; for questions, contact coordinator Dave Wheaton at ext. 2481, or dwheaton@CofChrist.org.

Plan plenty of time on Thursday, June 2, to pick up Conference materials and find your seat before the first session, which will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Chamber. This opening legislative meeting and worship service will be delegate seating; non-delegate seating will be available in the Chamber balcony and overflow seating.

More than 50 priests and elders are still needed to serve Communion on Sunday, June 5, at 8:30 a.m. Call 1-800-825-2806, ext. 1434 to volunteer. There is a mandatory rehearsal either Friday, June 3 (for servers in the Lower Assembly Room), or Saturday, June 4 (for servers in the Conference Chamber) from 9:00–11:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Ushers are desperately needed to assist during World Conference. Please contact Rneé O’Bannon at ext. 1434 or robannon@CofChrist.org to volunteer. All offerings of time are appreciated.

World Café: Activities for youth 12 to 18 will be held Thursday and Friday, 9:15–10:15 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30–10:15 p.m. A different activity each evening will be based in the Temple’s Continents Room or Break Room, with a detailed schedule available at the first activity from Forefront Ministries.

Young Adult Ministry (ages 18–35, approximately): Meet at Emergence Café to enjoy music and conversation over coffee or tea at the Main Street Coffee House (Independence Square) on Thursday through Saturday following World Conference worship. Check the Conference schedule for exact times. “Hang-Ten” is the place to meet other young adults if you are not a delegate and looking for a place to sit with others during worship or legislative sessions. Hang-ten in section 10 of the balcony on the west side of the Auditorium Conference Chamber.

Single adult activities will be held on Thursday and Saturday nights, following World Conference worship services at College Park congregation. Thursday will be a get-acquainted game night and Saturday is a dance. A singles hospitality room will be located on the fourth floor of the Auditorium, south side, room 415.

Peace Camp is an interactive program for children ages 6 to 11 that will focus on peacemaking skills. Presented by the Children’s Peace Pavilion, Peace Camp will be held Thursday, June 2, 6:30–9:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, June 3–4, 8:00 a.m.–noon and 1:30–5:00 p.m. Space is limited. Children must be pre-registered. Preference is given to children whose parents are delegates. Fee is $45 per child by May 2, and $65 after May 2.

Sign language interpreters and deaf people planning to attend Conference are requested to contact Berneice Clark, World Conference Translations for Deaf People chair: (816) 461-1887; 802 S. Woodland, Independence, MO 64052 USA. Please let Berneice know the names and addresses of deaf members in your congregation. We wish to share testimonies with them.

Forefront Ministries Youth Service Corps: At the request of the First Presidency, Forefront Ministries Youth Service Corps will assist at World Conference. This select group of young people will play a major role in helping the event run well. Assignments include serving as pages, assisting with microphones, and ushering.

Young people ages 12–18 may obtain additional information and applications at www.CofChrist.org/forefront or through Diane Martin at dmartin@CofChrist.org. Applications must be received by May 1 and will be given priority on a first-come, first-served basis. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application before Conference.

Childcare will be available for a limited number of children ages six weeks to five years at Stone Church nursery through TLC Caregivers on Thursday, June 2, 6:30–9:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, June 3–4, 8:00 a.m.–noon and 1:30–5:00 p.m. Fee is $60 per child.

Space is limited and must be secured on a first-come, first-served basis before May 2. Contact the registration office at ext. 3077 confreg@CofChrist.org to register your child. To make individual arrangements, contact TLC directly through www.tlckansascity.com.

For more information, see www.CofChrist.org/wc2005/ or the March-May Heralds. Registration questions can be directed to confreg@CofChrist.org or ext. 3077. Event questions can be directed to World Conference manager Sue Sloan at ssloan@CofChrist.org or ext. 3007.

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