Dear Connectional Members and Friends,

As we approach the convening of the 14th Quadrennial Connectional Lay Institute in St. Louis, Missouri during September 19-21, I'd like to provide you with some helpful information to help you plan appropriately and to maximize your participation.

You may go online and view the alternative means of transportation to the Lay Institute and Annual CME Convocation. Persons residing in the Midwest may travel round-trip for $50 or less - go to: www.megabus.com/us ! For additional information, visit: www.c-m-e.org/convocation/MO_GroundTransportation.pdf .

Please take the time now to do the following to prepare for the Lay Institute. Please reserve your room now even if you have not yet registered through the link below.

• Register online for the Lay Institute at: www.arrowheadregistration.org/info.php?s=50 
• Reserve your room now at: https://reservations.synxis.com/LBE/rez.aspx?Hotel=11544&Chain=5303&lang=1&group=0909LAYINT&arrive=09/17/2009&depart=09/25/200
• Place an advertisement in the souvenir journal: www.c-m-e.org/layministry/SouvenirJournal_2009.pdf 
• Plan to attend the forum for Episcopal and General Officer candidates on Sunday, September 20
• Candidates -- promotional opportunities are available at: http://www.c-m-e.org/layministry/MTC_GOflyer.pdf 

You may view the schedule and other pertinent information below or online at:

www.c-m-e.org/core/convocationspeakers.htm 

See you in St. Louis!

Dr. Victor Taylor

please visit:  www.c-m-e.org/layinstitutepromotionalinfo.htm