Calendar
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May 31, 2022
Local Church Grant Letter of Inquiry due
To further the goals of the Free Methodist Church USA and Gateway Conference, you are invited to submit a proposal that advances the opportunity for local churches to begin new initiatives that support these goals. Specifically, the Conference desires to support initiatives that engage the local church in the life and lives of the community in which they serve.
PROCESS, DEADLINE AND EXPECTATIONS:
- A letter of inquiry (one page) must be received by the Superintendent by May 31 to begin the process. The Superintendent will ascertain if the inquiry meets the Grant criteria and vision for the conference.
- June 5 - Request for Proposal (RFP) is sent to selected inquiries
- Completed proposals must be received in the Conference office (either via email or standard mail) by July 5. *Incomplete grant requests will NOT be considered. Confirmation of receipt of proposal, as well as request status, will be sent to the address and contact on the application form.
- SDFGC will review proposals from July 5-August 5 and send recommendations to the BOA Chair and Superintendent for dispersal to the BOA for approval or denial.
- September 1 – notification of awards sent
- Dispersal of grant awards will occur in January; grant cycle will be one calendar year unless multi-year awards are made.
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Summer 2022 Camp Schedule
June 4-Day Camp (Grades K-2)
June 4-10-Durley Family Camp Week
June 13-17-Young Teen 1 (Grades 6-9)
June 20-24-Young Teen 2 (Grades 6-9)
June 27-30-Guide Camp (Grades 4-6)
July 6-8-Trailblazer Camp (Grades 2-4)
September 2-4-Senior Teen Weekend (Grades 9-12)
For more information:
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June 15-17, 2022
Greenville University Band and Audio Recording Camp
Greenville University
$250.00 per Camper
Form a worship band or learn to use state of the art music recording technology
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June 27-July 1, 2022
FMYCColorado State University
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Saturday, December 3, 2022
Gateway Conference Christmas Luncheon
Noon
Young Lodge, Durley Camp & Retreat Center
We will have our Christmas Luncheon for Gateway Conference Members and Board and Committee Members. Invitations will be mailed in early November.
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April 15, 2023
Gateway Conference Leadership Summit
Greenville FMC
Tentative starting time 10:00am
More information coming soon!
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July 24-28, 2023
FMCUSA General Conference
Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL
Visit gc23.org for latest news and updates on FMCUSA General Conference.
Registration opens on January 1, 2023 for event tickets and hotel reservations.