Statement of Care

Ephesians 4:15-16, NLT

15 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.  16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly.  As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

Unfinished: Growing Up and Into Christ invites us to explore a faith that expands beyond our limits and welcomes transformation. Inspired by Ephesians 4:15-16, this conference is a journey of collective Spirit-filled discernment, rooted in the belief that our faith is a vast, inviting dwelling, unfinished and constantly expanding. Together, we will wrestle with disillusionment and imagine a more spacious, authentic way of following Christ. Through conversations, worship, and reflection, we will seek to grow into the fullness of Christ, embracing a faith marked by grace, curiosity, and joy.

Let us be reminded it is a privilege to gather and serve as members of this body. We have a contractual agreement of good conduct with Grand Traverse Resort, and a covenant with the body to care for each other.  Should the need arise, a member of the Commission on the Annual Conference will remind you of your covenant to care for one another.  By completing your registration, you’ve assessed that your personal wellness is suited for this gathering, you are committed to care for self and others, and you agree to conduct yourself with integrity for the blessing of the body of Christ, gathered by the shores of the Grand Traverse Bay.