TO THE GLORY OF GOD
Ninth General Convention
October 28-29-30, 2008
Host Parish: St. John's Church
The Venerable John Jenkins, Rector
and Archdeacon of the Diocese of Ohio

WHEN:
The 2008 General Convention will be held on Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday, 28-29-30 October at The Coshocton Village Inn and Suites, 115 North Water St., Coshocton, OH 43182. You can contact The Inn at (740) 622-9455 or by Fax (740) 623-0873. Visit their Web Site for details about the hotel and its accomodations. At their site are links to attractions in the Coshocton area.



REGISTRATION FEE AND DEADLINE:
An advance registration fee of $50.00 per person, payable to UECNA must be sent by June 1, 2008 to Nina Carelock, P. O. Box 3138, Bella Vista, AR 72715. Each parish is entitled to two delegates plus alternates, plus the clergy.

RATES AND RESERVATIONS:
Rates are $65.00 per night plus tax for rooms (some with Queen beds) and $75.00 per night for suites (some with Queen beds). Reserve your rooms now, especially if you want a suite or a Queen bed as there are only a few available. All meals, except the Wednesday Evening Banquet, the cost of which is included in the Registration Fee of $50.00, are on your own. The Inn has dining facilities and offers a Deluxe Continental breakfast each morning. There are restaurants and shops in the area. The Inn offers a deluxe Continental Breakfast daily.

TRANSPORTATION:
Air transportation is through either Akron-Canton Airport or the Port Columbus Airport. Traffic is lighter at the Akron-Canton facility. Coshocton is located approximately 25 miles west of Interstate 77.

FOCUS OF THE CONVENTION:
The General Convention will focus on issues related to the future of the UECNA, the succession process for the Archbishop's office, relationships with other Anglican bodies, and classes for the clergy in protocol, hierarchy and Church disciplinary procedures, plus many other topics of broad and general interest to parishioners and clergy. Early in September, Archbishop Reber will send out complete information including maps and directions.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS IN THE COSHOCTON AREA:
Plan to enjoy the Fall in Ohio's most beautiful region. Savor its smells, the leaves, the apples, and wood smoke. Plan also to do some early Christmas shopping at the nearby Historic Roscoe Village and the Longberger's Basket Factory. Visit the Inn's Web Site for convenient links to other attractions in and around Coshocton, OH.