Things You Should Know: Unity Summit & General Connectional Board Meeting

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

We are less than a week away from the Unity Summit and Connectional Board and we are excited! There are a few key items you should be aware of as you prepare to travel to New Orleans.

1. The hotel is a cashless hotel. You may charge to your room, or pay with a debit/credit or gift card.

2. The hotel offers 24-hour room service - 601 Delivery features seven exclusive virtual menus for you to enjoy.

3. On-site restaurant hours are specific and limited. Below is the restaurant listing:

• 8 Block - Buffet gourmet breakfast and lunch dishes featuring a delicious fusion of farm-to-table and traditional cuisine.

• Vitascope Hall - Louisiana seafood, an exceptional raw bar and stunning sushi.

• Starbucks - Starbucks® has coffee, tea, pastries and sandwiches.

4. Restaurants in the close vicinity of the hotel include:

• Chick-Fil-A – Chicken sandwiches, waffle potato fries, salads and shakes.

• Maypop - Contemporary eatery serving Southern-Asian fusion including handmade pasta & house-cured meats.

• Catty Car Corner – American dining, Dine-in, Takeout and No-contact delivery.

• Johnny Sánchez - Inventive Mexican eats in a chic venue.

• Barrows Catfish - Brick-lined venue serving hearty Southern fare including fried catfish, seafood plates & sandwiches.

5. Registration Schedule for General Connectional Board Members:

• Thursday, August 24, from 9 am to 12 pm.

COVID PROTOCOLS

Please review the special message below from Bishop Marvin F. Thomas, Sr., the Chair of the Unity Summit Committee, regarding COVID protocols. All persons attending the Unity Summit are advised to wear masks at all times during the Unity Summit.

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans! May God grant you traveling mercies.

Dr. Pene’ Woods

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO),

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

COVID PROTOCOLS: UNITY SUMMIT

Please review the special message below from Bishop Marvin F. Thomas, Sr., the Chair of the Unity Summit Committee, regarding COVID protocols. All persons attending the Unity Summit are advised to wear masks at all times during the Unity Summit.

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans! May God grant you traveling mercies.

Dr. Pene’ Woods

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO),

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

Register Today & Reserve Hotel Room by August 10th (Unity Summit & General Connectional Board)

Dear CME Members and Friends,

Bishop and Mrs. Kenneth W. Carter and the Fourth Episcopal District will host the Eleventh Annual CME Unity Summit and the General Connectional Board Meeting, August 20-25, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 501 Loyola Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme for this year's Unity Summit is, "Making Bold Moves" (Acts 1:8).

The Unity Summit is scheduled for Sunday, August 20, 2023, through Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The General Connectional Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 24, 2023, through Friday, August 25, 2023.

This message will provide you with general information about registration, the Program Schedule, and reserving your room at the Hyatt Regency Hotel by August 10th. Plan now to attend the Unity Summit's powerful training and vibrant worship sessions!

Online Registration

The registration fee for the Unity Summit is $150. Members of the General Connectional Board are expected to register.

You may register online at https://thecmechurch.org/unity-summit/ and thereafter reserve your hotel room. A receipt and hotel confirmation notice will be e-mailed to you. Please check your Junk or Spam mailbox if you do not receive a registration confirmation notice by e-mail. To request a receipt and hotel confirmation notice, e-mail unitysummit@thecmechurch.org.

Mail-in Registration

You may download a registration form and mail it in with your registration fee. Download a registration form here at the official CME Web site.

After your mailed-in registration form is processed, you will receive a receipt and hotel reservation form via postal mail. If your e-mail address is indicated on the registration form, a receipt and hotel reservation link will be e-mailed to you. Please check your Junk or Spam mailbox if you do not receive a registration confirmation notice by e-mail. To request a receipt and hotel confirmation notice, e-mail unitysummit@thecmechurch.org.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans: Reserve by August 10th, 2023

The group room rate at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans is $149 per room / $176.14 per night (includes taxes of $27.14). Please plan to register and reserve your room early and by August 10th, 2023!

Unity Summit Program Schedule

The Program Schedule is posted below and can be downloaded here and at the CME Web site.

Transportation Form

If you plan to attend the Unity Summit and need transportation to and from the Hyatt Regency New Orleans hotel, please fill out the transportation form here to assist the Fourth Episcopal District Planning Committee with transportation needs for the Unity Summit.

Additional information about the 2023 Annual CME Unity Summit and General Connectional Board will be forthcoming and posted at the official CME Web site, and our CME social media platforms - Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram, and e-mailed to connectional members and friends via CME Church Communications. Please pray for the success of these events.

In the Service of the Lord,

Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr., Chair

Bishop Denise Anders-Modest, Program Chair

Bishop C.K. Heath, Finance Chair

Bishop Kenneth W. Carter, Host Bishop

Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick