Annual Conference season is here and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is very excited to “hit the road” this summer! We are looking forward to connecting with our alums, friends, and prospective students and sharing the good work that Garrett-Evangelical is pursuing as we form courageous leaders for the thriving of the church and the healing of the world.
Below you will find the Annual Conferences where the seminary will have an in-person display table and/or a gathering for alums and friends. We hope you stop by and hear the latest from Garrett-Evangelical and let us know what you’ve been up to!
Location: Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Arkansas Annual Conference with a display. Rev. Katye Chambers, Director of Vocational Formation and Methodists Programs, Director of the Course of Study School, and Program Coordinator for the Faith and Finance Initiative, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Arkansas Informal Gathering
Thursday, June 20. 7:30 p.m.
SQZBX Brewery and Pizza
236 Ouachita Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71901
RSVP and any questions to Katye Chambers, kathryn.chambers@garrett.edu or (847) 866-3864.
Location: Tuscon Convention Center, Tuscon, Arizona
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Desert Southwest Annual Conference with a display. Michael Wilkerson (G-ETS 2021) will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Location: Younes Conference Center North, Kearney Nebraska
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Great Plains Annual Conference with a display table. We will have a number of seminary representatives throughout the duration of the conference, including Rev. Grant Showalter-Swanson, Recruitment Coordinator. Be sure to stop by our table and say hello!
Location: Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference with a display table. Shane Nichols (G-ETS 2002), Assistant Vice President of Development, and Sara Isbell (G-ETS 2003 and trustee) will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Location: St Lukes UMC, North Indy, Indianapolis, Indiana
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Indiana Annual Conference with both a display table and a gathering for alums and friends. David Heetland, Vice President of Planned Giving, and abby mohaupt, Director of Garrett Collective, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Annual Conference Gathering:
Friday, June 7 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Alums and friends of Garrett-Evangelical are invited to a luncheon on Friday, June 7, at St. Lukes UMC, North Indy. President Javier A. Viera, Bishop Julius Trimble (G-ETS 1983), and Rev. Dr. Marty Lundy (G-ETS 1993) will be present to greet those in attendance and to share the latest news from the seminary. Registration for this luncheon is through the Indiana Conference.
Location: RecPlex, West Des Moines, Iowa
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Iowa Annual Conference with a display. Rev. Scott Ostlund, Vice President for Enrollment Management, and Dean Jen Harvey, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Location: Grand Traverse Resort, 100 Grand Traverse Villages Blvd, Acme, MI 49610
Rev. Katie Fahey, Senior Director of Enrollment, and Mr. Joe Emmick, Vice President for Development, will be present to greet you and share the latest news from the seminary. Be sure to stop by our display table and say hello! In addition, we hope you will join us for a gathering for alums and friends of the seminary, being held on Wednesday, May 29.
Annual Conference Gathering for Alums and Friends
Wednesday, May 29 | 5:00 – 7 pm
Grand Traverse Resort
100 Grand Traverse Villages Blvd
Acme, MI 49610
$15/person and registration is through the Michigan Conference.
Location: Double Tree Hotel, 7800 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55439
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Minnesota Annual Conference with a display and a reception. Rev. Becky Eberhart, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, and Rev. Dr. Tim Eberhart, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Ecological Regeneration, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by the booth and the reception to say hello!
Lunch and Learn: Sampling the Laity Collaborative
Wednesday, May 29
Double Tree Hotel,
7800 Normandale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
Get an introduction and taste of the Laity Collective, a lay equipping series focused on the importance of our Wesleyan identity and practical tools/resources for laity and community development. The program begins this fall and is a collaboration of the Minnesota Conference and Garrett Theological Seminary. Clergy and laity are encouraged to join us for this session.
Leaders/Facilitators:
Location: Ford Event Center, #1 Events Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82601
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Mountain Sky Annual Conference with a display. Shane Nichols (G-ETS 2002), Assistant Vice President for Development, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Location: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, Shaumburg, Illinois.
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Northern Illinois Annual Conference with both a display table and a gathering for alums. We will have a number of seminary representatives throughout the duration of the conference. Be sure to stop by our table and say hello!
Annual Conference Gathering:
Sunday, June 16 | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Moretti’s Schaumburgy
1893 Walden Office Square
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary will be present at the Northern Illinois Annual Conference with a gathering for alums and friends. Heavy appetizers will be provided and a cash bar will be available. President Javier A. Viera and a number of seminary representatives will be onsite to greet you. We hope you will join us!
RSVP: There is no cost to attend this gathering. Your RSVP by Wednesday, June 5, is appreciated.
Location: KI Convention Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Wisconsin Annual Conference. Jordan Harper, Development Associate, and Thehil Russelliah Sigh, Director of International Recruitment and Engagement, will be at the display table throughout the duration of the conference. Be sure to stop by our table and say hello!
