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 alum meal. 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 Innovation and Lifelong Formation, 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!
Alums and Friends Dinner:
Alums and friends of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary are invited to a dinner sponsored by the seminary. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Your registration by Wednesday, June 21, is appreciated.
We hope you will join us!
Thursday, June 22 | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
SQZBX Brewery & Pizza
236 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
If you have questions about the gathering, please email Rev. Katye Chambers, Director of Innovation and Lifelong Formation, at kathryn.chambers@garrett.edu.
Location: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, California.
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Cal-Nevada Annual Conference with a display. Joe Emmick, Vice President for Development, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Location: Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Dakotas Annual Conference with both a display and a reception for alums and friends of the seminary. Rev. Dr. David Heetland, Senior Vice President for Planned Giving, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by the booth and the reception to say hello!
Reception for Alums and Friends:
Friday, June 9 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Sioux Falls First UMC
401 S Spring Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Alums and friends of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary are invited to a reception being held prior to the Celebration of Life in Ministry Service at Sioux Falls First UMC. Rev. Dr. David Heetland, Senior Vice President for Planned Giving at Garrett-Evangelical, will be present to greet you. We hope you will join us!
Location: Mesa Convention Center, Mesa, Arizona
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Desert Southwest Annual Conference with a display. Hank Coates, Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Alum Relations, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by 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, Assistant Vice President for Development, and Thehil Russelliah Singh, Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruitment, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Location: Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Indiana Annual Conference with both a display table and a gathering for alums and friends. Joe Emmick, Vice President for Development, and Rev. Katie Fahey, Director of Admissions and Recruitment, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Annual Conference Gathering:
Thursday, June 8 | 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Elm Street Brewery
519 North Elm Street
Muncie, Indiana 47305
There is no cost to attend this lunch but registration is required. Your RSVP by Monday, June 5, 2023, is appreciated.
Location: RecPlex, West Des Moines, Iowa
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Iowa Annual Conference with a display. Shane Nichols, Assistant Vice President for Development, and Rev. Scott Ostlund, Vice President for Enrollment Management, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by and say hello!
Annual Conference Gathering for Alums and Friends:
Saturday, June 3 | 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
440 S 68th St,
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Alums and friends of Garrett-Evangelical are invited to a luncheon on Saturday, June 3rd, at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, located just 7-8 minutes by car from the Rec Plex. There is no cost to attend this luncheon but registration is required. Due to seating capacity, this luncheon is limited to 15-20 people. We hope you will join us!
Location: Baton Rouge Hilton, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Louisiana Annual Conference with a display. Becca Bowers (G-ETS 2018) 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, Director of Admissions, 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 Sunday, June 4.
Annual Conference Gathering for Alums and Friends
Sunday, June 4 | 12:00 – 1:15pm
Red Mesa Grill
1544 U.S. 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686
$12/person
Location: Rivers Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Minnesota Annual Conference with a display and a reception. Mary Bowmann Arents, director of annual giving and alum relations, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to stop by the booth and the reception to say hello!
Reception for Alums and Friends:
Wednesday, May 31 | 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm
Rivers Edge Conference Center
Opportunities Suite (first floor)
10 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 65301
Alums and friends of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary are invited to a reception at the Minnesota Annual Conference. Mary Bowmann Arents, director of annual giving and alum relations at Garrett-Evangelical, will be present to greet you. We hope you will join us!
Location: First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Mountain Sky Annual Conference with a display. Shane Nichols, 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:
June 7 | 5:15pm – 6:45pm
Westwood Tavern
1385 Meachum Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
$15/person
NOTE: We are aware that there is a Deacon Dinner being held at the same time at the same restaurant. If you plan to dine with the deacons, there is no need to register for the Garrett Dinner, though we hope you will stop by the Garrett dining room first to receive greetings from President Javier Viera before you join the deacons.
Location: Mason United Methodist Church, Tacoma, Washington
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference. Rev. Scott Ostlund, Vice President for Enrollment Management, will be representing the seminary, so be sure to say hello!
Location: KI Convention Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Garrett-Evangelical will be present at the Wisconsin Annual Conference with a luncheon 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:
Lunch at the KI Convention Center, Location is TBD
June 11 | 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
