22nd Annual Conference of the ATiiM 

LAYING THE GROUND FOR THE CONVERSATION

Anthony Robinson’s book, “Changing the Conversation: A Third Way for Congregations” proposes a “third” way beyond the typical “conservative/ traditional” and “liberal/progressive” arguments and conflicts to move the mission and vitality of the church to new levels.

For that reason clergy are invited and encouraged to invite a lay member to share in the presentations and the beginnings of a new conversation.  To encourage lay participation the fee has been reduced to $95.00 which includes materials, breaks, Wednesday dinner and Thursday lunch.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

 Anthony B. Robinson,  an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ, has served four congregations-- most recently Plymouth Congregational UCC in Seattle.  Today, his ministry and mission is to “Strengthen Congregations and their Leaders.” He is a Senior Consultant with the Center for progressive Renewal and coordinates the Resource Center for Ministry team of The Samaritan Center of Seattle. 

He is a graduate of Willamette University and holds a Masters Degree in Cultural and Intellectual History from the University of Oregon.  He received his Master of Divinity from New York’s Union Seminary and did post graduate study at Harvard Divinity School.

REGISTRATION

Register by clicking the link below, followed by making your payment in one of two ways:

1. Mail with a check to ATiiM, %CCIW, 1101 North Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701-1753

OR

2. Pay Online by clicking on the links found in your confirmation email.  If you need assistance with online payments, please contact Tracy Diehl at (815) 758-3497 or ilconftracy@gmail.com.

Clergy: $145.00 (early registration fee of $130.00 before September 15, 2013).

Non Clergy:  $95.00 

Fee includes materials, break, Wednesday dinner and Thursday lunch.

Extra meal costs for guest/spouse: Dinner $20.00; Lunch –  $16.00.

ATiiM  Dues: $25.00 per calendar year. If 2014 dues are paid with registration, you can choose a book from selected books in the Conference Bookstore.

HOUSING INFORMATION 

Please note: Starved Rock Lodge will hold rooms until September 2, 2013.

The Lodge offers excellent dining, pool, whirlpool and other amenities. The State Park offers many hiking trails, a visitor center and nearby shops and historical sites in Utica and along the Illinois River. A trolley tour of Starved Rock Park and the Illinois Waterway Museum, as well as a guided hike may be available for a small fee. Please indicate your interest on the registration form. Upon receipt of your registration an e-mail confirmation will be sent.

Expected rates for Starved Rock Lodge:

- East Lodge-double/double: $115/night

- West Lodge-queen-queen: 125/night

- above single/double occupancy, extra person $10/room/night

Please make your own room reservations at Starved Rock Lodge by calling (800) 868-7625. Indicate you wish to reserve a room set aside for ATiiM block.  Senior Discount (10%) is available if you ask when you reserve or check in.

Starved Rock Lodge:www.starvedrocklodge.com

Starved Rock State Park: http://dnr.state.il.us        Click on “Parks & Recreation” for directions.

If you wish to share a room at Starved Rock, email Dave Kniker at dfkniker@comcast.net or contact by telephone at (309) 853-7814. He will assist in coordinating such requests.

Additional rooms are available in Oglesby, about 15 minutes from Starved Rock Lodge. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel:

Days Inn

I-39 &  Oglsby exit 54

(815) 883-9600 

$99.99 - plus tax –

Continental breakfast                                                                                           

Best Western

I-39 & Oglesby exit 54

(815) 883-3535

$89.99 plus tax—Continental breakfast