Annual Conference 2023
AC2023 Begins In
June 21-23 | Hot Springs Convention Center
Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa (0.29 Miles)
400 Convention Blvd.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
501‐624‐9200
Features: Suites, Complimentary Breakfast, Manager’s Reception, Spa, Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Free Parking
Single: $156 + tax
Double: $166 + tax
Triple: $176 + tax
Quad: $186 + tax
Code: UMC
Best Western Winners Circle Inn (2.01 Miles)
2520 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
501‐624‐2531 or (800) 643‐8722
Features: Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Wi‐Fi, Dish Network, Walking Distance to Restaurants, Recently Remodeled, Pets Welcome.
$139.99 + tax for single or double
The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa (0.7 Miles)
239 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
(800) 643‐1502 or (501) 609‐2533
Features: Thermal Mineral Water Bathhouse, Full Service Beauty Salon, Full Service Dining Facilities, Starbucks, Two Swimming Pools and Hot Tub
Single Occupancy: $112 + tax
Double Occupancy: $122 + tax
Hotel Hot Springs (0.3 miles)
305 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71907
877‐623‐6697
Features: Renovated and Remodeled Guest Rooms, Refrigerator & Microwave in all Rooms, Complimentary Breakfast available 6:30 am to 9:30 am, The Inside Track and Lounge, Shuttle Service to popular attractions within City Limits, Complimentary Wi-Fi.
Single Occupancy: $129 + tax
Double Occupancy: $139 + tax
Triple Occupancy: $149 + tax
Quad Occupancy: $159 + tax
Code: UMC2023
The Waters (0.6 Miles)
340 Central Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 321‐0001
Features: Free Wi‐Fi, Non‐Smoking Facility, Restaurant, Mini‐Market, Gift Shop, Business Center, Senior
King: $239 + Tax
Double: $254 + Tax
Large King: $289 + Tax
Mention Methodist Conference
Holiday Inn Express (5 miles)
206 Mehta Court
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 463‐5600
Features: Hot/Cold Breakfast Buffet, Heated Indoor Pool, 24 Hour Gym, Free Wi‐Fi, Outdoor patio with fire pit, Free Parking
Monday thru Thursday
Single: $127.80 + tax
Double: $118.30 + tax
Friday
Single: $161.10 + tax
Double: $165.60 + tax
DoubleTree by Hilton (5.9 miles)
4813 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501‐525‐1391
Features: Mini Refrigerator, Microwave, Iron & Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Safe, Free Parking, Free WiFi, Lakeside pool, Lake View rooms available, Made Market Restaurant
Tuesday ‐ Thursday
King Standard: $179.00 + tax
Double Queen Standard $159.00 + tax
Friday ‐ Saturday
King Standard: $299.00 + tax
Double Queen Standard $279.00 + tax
Hampton Inn (5 Miles)
151 Temperance Hill Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913
501‐525‐7000
Features: Newly renovated, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, 24 Hour Coffee and Tea, Ironing Board, Coffeemaker, Refrigerator and Microwave in every room, Free Wi‐fi, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center and Business Center
King or Double (1‐2 people) $169 to $209 + Tax
- 2023 Resolution Instructions
- Informaton and Formatting Instructions for Petitions to the 2024 General Conference
- Request for Excused Absence
- 2023 Retired Clergy Per Diem
- Special Events and Meals
- Supplemental Budgets 2023-2024
- Ordination Bulletin
- Service of Remembrance bulletin
- Nominations report
- Board of Global Ministries Report
May 31 • Display Space Deadline (including booth payment)
June 20 • Exhibitors set up begins at 12pm – 6 pm
June 21 – 22 • Conference opens at 8 am – 5:30 pm
June 23 • Conference concludes at 8 am – 5 pm
QUESTIONS?
Exhibit Coordinator:
Bailey Thomas – 5013248023 – bailey.thomas@arumc.org
Childcare during Annual Conference will be provided by Camp Tanako staff at First UMC Hot Springs for under 5 years old. Children over 5 years will go out to Camp Tanako for the day. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kayla at 501-617-8652 or kayla.hardage@tanako.org
Tuesday, June 20
4-6 p.m. Registration open
Wednesday, June 21
8 a.m. Registration opens
9:30 a.m. Clergy and laity sessions
Clergy: Hall D
Laity: Arena
10:45 a.m. Break
11 a.m. Opening Business Session
12 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Episcopal Address
Worship with Communion
3 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. Business Session
4:45 p.m. Around the Table: Setting
5:45 p.m. Break
6:30 p.m. Ordination Rehearsal at Hot Springs First UMC
Thursday, June 22
8 a.m. Worship
8:15 a.m. Laity and Youth Addresses
8:45 a.m. Break
9 a.m. Business Session
10:30 a.m. Break (sponsored by Methodist Foundation for Arkansas)
11 a.m. Business Session
12 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Business Session
2 p.m. Around the Table: Serving
3 p.m. Business Session
4:15 p.m. Break
5:30 p.m. Ordination at Hot Springs First UMC
Friday, June 23
8 a.m. Worship and Devotional from Todd Burris
8:15 a.m. BOM Report and Retirement Recognition
9:30 a.m. Break
9:45 a.m. Business session
10:45 a.m. Break
11 a.m. Business Session
12 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Business Session
1:45 p.m. Service of Remembrance
2:45 p.m. Around the Table: Sharing
4 p.m. Thank yous
Setting of Appointments
Covenant Prayer
Worship Song
Sending Forth