General Conference 2025:Creating Oasis Transformational Weekend

General Conference 2025:Creating Oasis Transformational Weekend

Join us at General Conference 2025: Creating Oasis for a rejuvenating experience to inspire and connect!

By Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC)

Date and time

July 3 · 9:30am - July 6 · 5pm MST

Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort

5001 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Agenda

Thursday, 03 July
Friday, 04 July
Saturday, 05 July
Sunday, 06 July

Registration


Registration will begin in the morning and continue through the evening at the Embassy Suites Scottsdale Resort.

Opening Reception (late afternoon)

Dinner on Your Own

Opening Worship (Evening)


This will be a Reunion service. It will include moments of meditation feature 3 reflections. This service will be streamed for those online.

Movie Night


We will watch a newly released documentary and have a panel discussion following the film.

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 days 7 hours

If you are registering from somewhere outside of the USA, your registration rate may be different. Please email Conferences@MCCchurch.net for the correct registration conversion rate and a special link to register. We will also provide options for submitting payment.

Experience A Desert Oasis!


Global General Conference 2025 is a continuation of experimenting to create a truly global General Conference. We continue to open ourselves up to new possibilities and opportunities. We are experiencing this and learning together. Sometimes it may require moving out of our comfort zones, being willing to engage in new ways, and being open enough to see how this global General Conference allows others to be part of the experience, often for the very first time.

General Conference will take place in two phases:

Part 1: Business Discussion Circles, Forum and Meeting

Starting in January 2025, there will be many Discussion Circles, webinars, documents and emails to inform you of the business of General Conference. There will be many opportunities for you to provide input.

At a meeting in June 2024 between the Governing Board and Governance Committee, the Governing Board voted to hold both the General Conference Business Meeting and Business Forum online. The Business Forum will be held on 31st May 2025 and the Business Meeting will be held 7th June 2025. Watch for more information about the content of these sessions.

Part 2: Transformational Gathering – 3 – 6 July 2025

The 2025 conference will definitely have a retreat feel lasting 3 days instead of our typical 5 or 6-day conference that commingled business with worship and learning. In addition, there will be pre and post-conference activities to enrich and extend your experience. As mentioned above, all business will take place online and not during the Transformational Weekend. This creates a perfect opportunity for many different members of your congregation to retreat in the desert. Elements of this conference will be live streamed, recorded, and online allowing a hybrid experience for those unable to travel. Our conference app will bridge the online and onsite participants and increase involvement, engagement, and communication between everyone.

All are welcome to attend the Global General Conference. You do not need to be a member of an MCC Church. In addition to clergy and lay delegates, all ministry leaders, staff, board members, musicians, regular congregants, visitors and friends are encouraged to register and participate.

If you have questions, please email at us: conferences@MCCchurch.net


Frequently asked questions

What is General Conference?

General Conference is a place to connect with MCCers, friends, and allies from around the world. There are two parts - Business Meeting & Transformational Weekend. We will conduct MCC’s denominational business online.  The Transformational Weekend will provide opportunities for our Global

Is this registration for both the Transformational Weekend and the Business Meeting?

No. This registration is ONLY for the Transformational Weekend. Registration for the business meeting will be opening in January 2025.

Is the Transformational Weekend only for Lay Delegates and Clergy?

NO − The Transformational Weekend is open to anyone who wishes to register. The conference is modeled in a way that the  activities are relevant to all attendees. 

Does my registration include food and the hotel?

No, reservations at the Embassy Suites Scottsdale Resort need to be made separately. One dinner is included with the Onsite registration. The Embassy Suites provides a courtesy breakfast and daily cocktail hour with snacks. All remaining food is on your own, so please plan a food budget.

What are service fees?

Like Ticketmaster or other online registration systems, all registration systems have a cost. This service fee pays for the online registration and credit card fees.

Is there a way not to pay the service fees?

Yes, you can send a check into the MCC Office. In the payment window select "Pay by Check" Then mail your check to MCC General Conference - 18766 John J. Williams Hwy. #382; Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. If you have questions, please contact: conferences@MCCchurch.net

Can I do a payment plan?

Yes, a 2 installment payment plan is available. The first payment will be half of the registration fee and due at the time of registration. The other installment will be due on or before 01 May 2025. If you have any questions about the payment plan, please contact: conferences@MCCchurch.net

Are there any events I can attend if I do not register?

YES − All of our worship services are open to the public and do not require a registration to attend. Additionally, one can attend any Kinship/Affinity Groups without a conference registration. We highly encourage you to register so that you might experience the conference.

Can I bring my family to the Transformational Weekend

YES − We encourage you to bring your family. Many of our registrants use the conference as part of their family vacation.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds are available on a sliding scale. Refund requested by 31 December 2024 - 100% refund Refund requested by 01 March 2025 - 50% refund Refunds requested after March, 1, 2025 are generally NON-REFUNDABLE

Q: How are the registration categories chosen?

MCC follows the guidelines from the World Council of Churches which groups countries based on GDP to make the registration costs more equitable.

Will MCC write a Visa letter for my attendance?

Yes, after one has registered for General Conference, one may request a visa letter by writing to: Conferences@MCCchurch.net with their credentials for the conference. Please note that requests without a genuine MCC connection will be denied.

Do I need to wear a mask if I attend onsite?

Masks will be optional.  We respect and support the personal choices of the conference attendees who may wish to wear masks as an extra precaution. We foster an environment of inclusivity and understanding where everyone’s choices are respected.

I have a special dietary requirement and/or food allergies?

Please list your dietary restrictions during the registration process. If allergies change or you have any questions, please contact us: conferences@MCCchurch.net

I use a mobility device (walker, wheelchair or scooter). What do I need to do?

Contact General Conference staff for information about accessible transportation to and from the airport. Conferences@MCCchurch.net

I am traveling with a service animal. What items do I need to plan for?

Identification – All service animals must wear an appropriate vest, collar or other identification. All I.D. tags must be current. Rabies Vaccination and Health Certificates (Required) Pet Food – It is recommended that you bring or ship your service animal’s food. You may not find it in Scottsdale.

What happens in the case of a medical emergency?

Expect that medical care and treatment will come at a cost. Contact your health insurance provider to make sure that these costs are covered under your policy. You may need to purchase additional traveler’s health insurance.

I have a hyperactive or compromised immune system and/or have MCS / IEI / TILT.

It is difficult to assess what chemicals may be in the environment at the hotel. We recommend you travel with your own towels, linens and personal care products. Work with the MCC Staff to contact the hotel’s housekeeping department at least 2 weeks in advance of the conference.

Organized by

Be MCC: Transforming ourselves as we transform the world.

Metropolitan Community Churches proclaims and practices a spirituality that is anchored in the liberating Gospel of Jesus Christ and confronts the issues of our volatile, uncertain, and complex world.

We are called to develop and equip leaders, congregations, and ministries that foster spiritual growth, do the work of justice, act with compassion, and integrate sexuality and spirituality.

We will do this through offering high-value training, local church support and resourcing, cutting edge theological exploration, and expanding partnerships.

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