Clergy Conference News
The Diocese of Montana
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Dear Clergy:
This year’s clergy conference will be held April 17th - 20th, 2018at Camp Marshall. Be sure to get this on your calendar today.
****Clergy Conference has been extended by one night this yearin order for Ann Hallisey, consultant, to meet with you regarding the search for our next bishop****.
This year's speaker will be The Rev. Dennis Maynard, author of "When Sheep Attack" and Those Episcopals" will be the presenter. His topic will be:“Dealing with Difficult People."
The conference begins Tuesday evening, April 17th, with a reception starting at 5 p.m. Supper follows. Ann Hallisey will begin on Thursday shortly after the closing Eucharist and end mid-day on Friday the 20th.
All meals will be at the camp.Julie and her crew will be preparing delicious meals once again. In addition to dining at the camp, our meetings will be held there too. We hope that those who have not yet been to the camp will especially enjoy its incredible beauty and hospitality. Dress is casual. Go to the diocesan web site for more information and directions.
About accommodations: there are three options:
1. If you want to stay at Camp Marshall, please let us know when you register by March 15th. The following is very important;you will need to bring your own bedding, including a pillow, plus a towel.
2.Alternatively, you can stay at the various hotels in Polson, which is about 10 miles south of the camp. Because the Commission on Ministry budget has no funds for motel costs, we cannot reimburse you.
We have a block of 15 rooms with a single queen bed at Flathead Lake Inn under Episcopal Diocese of Montana. The rate is $67.41 including tax per night. Rooms must be reserved by March 15th. Their phone number is 883-6266.
Below is a list of other hotels in Polson:
Kwataqnuk 883-3636
First Resort 883-2129
BayViewInn 883-3120
Port Polson Inn 883-5385
Red Lion 872-2200
3. If you plan to use your owncamper or RV, there is parking for it. But be sure to call the camp by March 15th @ 406-261-3657.
Now this is VERY IMPORTANT…We need to know if you are coming to the conference. Julie needs to know how many of us will be coming so she can order the right amount of food to feed us. Register for the clergy conference by visiting the website click on the Clergy Conference link under “Clergy” before March 15th. Your timely registration ensures we can care for you and meet your needs throughout the conference. If you do not have internet access and wish to attend or have questions, please contact me, 800-247-1391, ext 101.
Thank you,
Jill Sallin
Administrative Assistant