9:00 - 10:00 am

Clergy Spouse Men's Gathering - Gather at the THRIVE Clergy Spouses' Booth and meet with fellow clergy spouse men for coffee and fellowship.  This is a time to connect, grow and discuss the unique challenges and opportunities presented as a male clergy spouse

12:00 pm

Duke Divinity School Alumni Gathering at Buca de Beppo - Any and all are invited to gather on Thursday at Bucca di Beppo (35 N. Illinois St) following the morning plenary session.  There will be a few give-aways and prizes that will be awarded,so be sure to brush up on your Duke Basketball knowledge in advance.  Plan on $20 for food and drink but please RSVP to Jared Kendall as soon as possible jared.kendall@inumc.org

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary - Convention Center: $25.50; Limit 100 - Alums and friends of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary are invited to have lunch with President Lallene J. Rector.  In addition to a time for conversation, President Rector will share the latest news and events from the seminary.  All are welcome.

Gathering of Fellowship of Local Pastors and Assoc. Members:  Convention Center, $25.50; Limit 100 - You are invited to join us for a time of fellowship and lunch on Thursday in Room #232.  If you cannot join us for lunch, please stop by and share in our time of fellowship.

Intergenerational Leadership Luncheon, $26; Limit 300 -  Join the Board of Laity and Emerging Leaders Team for a special time of sharing and discussion amongst all generations.  We will celebrate our multi-generational church and the power of connecting, listening and learning from one another.  We will hear stories of how those of different generations are living out their faith in missional ways.  Come and consider how we can all serve God together across the generations.  We will meet in Rooms 235-236.

Lucille Raines Residence Tour and Lunch, $20; Limit 75 - Come to 947 N Pensylvania Street for lunch, a tour and resident sharing.  Free shuttles will be available from the north side of the Convention Center at the Maryland Street entrance.

Prison and Jail Ministry, Old Spaghetti Factory; Limit 75 - This lunch is a great opportunity for those with interest in prison and jail ministry to gather, network and learn together.  Approximately $16 to be paid at restaurant.

United Methodist Foundation Retiree's Luncheon, Convention Center - The United Methodist Foundation of Indiana will sponsor a luncheon for retired clergy and their spouses.  Register online at www.UMFIndiana.org.  For more informaiton, contact Tammy Foster at tfoster@UMFIndiana.org or call 317-788-7879

5:00 pm

Alumni and Friends of Asbury Theological Seminary, Old Spaghetti Factory, $20; Limit 115 - Alumni and Friends of Asbury Theological Seminary are invited to join us Thursday night at the Old Spaghetti Factory for an evening of connecting with friends and colleagues as well as catching up on the latest happenings at Asbury.  We will have a special guest from the seminary who will share a devotional, bring greetings from our president, Dr. Timothy Tennent, and the latest Asbury news.  Your meal includes salad, entree, dessert and drink.  Contact George Wasson 502-550-0404 or george@faithpointchurch.org with any questions.

IN Confessing Movement & The Wesleyan Covenant Association, Convention Center, $44.50; Limit 200 - Rev. Beth Ann Cook, President of the Indiana Confessing Movement, member of the Board of Good News Magazine.  Beth Ann will be sharing her reflections on the 2019 General Conference in St. Louis and thoughts on the 2020 General Conference, which will be in Minneapolis.

Mission Guatemala - Roberts Park UMC, free will offering; Limit 120 - Enjoy dinner and learn more about Mission Guatemala's work.  Mission Guatemala is an Indiana-based ministry providing medical care, nutrition programs and educational support to children and families in the San Andres area of Guatemala.  The dinner will be held at Roberts Park UMC, 401 N Delaware St, with a meal provided by The Promise UMC.  Transportation is courtesy of Brownsburg Calvary UMC and will offer pick up at the Convention Center's Maryland Street entrance.  A free-will offering will be received at the dinner to help Mission Guatemala continue to "do all the good we can" as we love and serve our brothers and sisters in Guatemala

Reconciling Ministries Network of Indiana - Convention Center, $35; Limit 200 - The annual Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) of Indiana Annual Conference Dinner is open to all who wish to attend.  RMN of Indiana is an advocacy organization of more than 300 members who support the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ United Methodists in the life of The United Methodist Church and reach out in ministry to LGBTQ people living in Indiana.  This year we will be considering next steps, hearing a guest speaker and discussing the Way Forward decisions made by the Special Session of General Conference held in St. Louis in February.

7:30 am

Friends of Africa University - Convention Center, $22; Limit 200 - Enjoy food and fellowship with other supporters of Africa University, including those who visited the campus last fall.  Good current updates will be shared.

12:00 pm

Candler Alumni - Buca di Beppo - It's Candler reunion time at Annual Conference!  Join other Candler alums for food, fellowship, connecting, and reconnecting at Buca di Beppo downtown, 35 North Illinois Street, an easy walk from the Convention Center.  Pope Francis is waiting to welcome us to the Pope Room, our traditional gathering spot.  We'll each order off the menu and pay separately (although sharing dishes has been know to happen as well).  Current Candler seminarians and folks exploring seminary who want to learn more about Candler are welcome, too.  Never been to Buca?  Check it out at www.bucadibeppo.com.  Contact Greg Pimlott for more information by phone, 812-897-3422, or via email greg.pimlott@inumc.org

Commissioning Orientation - Convention Center; Limit 100 - The lunch is for all Certified Candidates from around the Indiana Conference who have been approved by their District Committee on Ministry for Commissioning in 2020 as a Provisional Deacon or Elder or approved for Associate Membership.  Participants will receive packets with the information necessary for completion of this step of ministry, along with having access to Ministerial Services and Board of Ordained Ministry members to answer any questions.

EO Tours - Convention Center, complimentary, paid by EO Tours; Limit 75 - Educational Opportunities Tours invites current and past tour hosts and those interested in hosting pilgrimages to the EO Tours' Luncheon.  Oberamergua Passion Play 2020 trips will be presented along with information on 2020 Holy Land, Journeys of Paul and Wesley Heritage tours.  Learn how you can enhance your ministry through hosting tours for your congregations with Educational Opportunities Tours.

Laity Gathering - Convention Center; Limit 300 - Bring your own lunch and join laity from around the Conference for a time of information and discussion.  Come to hear news about the ministry of laity and resources that are available to support those ministries.  Connect with lay leadership from your district and mingle with other lay leadership from all over the Conference.  Conference staff and Board of Laity members will be present to share and answer questions you may have about your ministry roles.

Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) Alumni and Friends - Buca de Beppo - Join us at Bucca di Beppo, 35 N Illinois St. MTSO alumni and friends are encouraged to RSVP by emailing Claudine Leary at cleary@mtso.edu

Mission and Justice Luncheon - Convention Center, $25.50; Limit 100 - Christy Smith, from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), will be the keynote speaker at his year's Mission and Justice Luncheon.  Christy is an UMCOR USA Disaster Consultant.  She will bring an update on the work UMCOR is doing and share stories of how your generosity has made a lasting impact on disaster survivors.

United Theological Seminary Alumni/ae - Old Spaghetti Factory - Join United alums for lunch and meet up with Rev. Dr. Kent Millard, President of United.  During this time you'll be able to connect with other alums, get a campus update, ask questions and find out what God has been doing at United.  Join us at the Old Spaghetti Factory (210 S Meridian St) just two blocks from the Convention Center.  You're invited to order off the menu and pay individually at the restaurant.

5:00 pm

Hispanic/Latino Ministries - Convention Center, $44.50; Limit 100 - This is the seventh annual get-together for pastors, lay missioners and friends of Hispanic and Latino ministries.  Testimonies and stories of lives that have been transformed for Jesus among the Hispanics and Latinos will be shared.  Dinner scholarships are available.  For more information, contact Pastor Janie Reyes at janie.reyes@inumc.org

7:30 am

Indiana Conference and Community Prayer Breakfast - Convention Center, $22; Limit 400 - Join Bishop Julius C. Trimble and speaker, retired Bishop Mike Coyner, at the Community Prayer Breakfast.