Dear fathers, brothers, and sisters of the MDCS,

Welcome to Dayton and the 2010 Synod of the Missionary Diocese of the Central States! We are looking forward to having you visit us and have some wonderful plans to make your stay in Dayton both productive and pleasant.

The synod this year is being hosted by the people of Christ The King Anglican Church and our new plant, Christ Our Hope Anglican Church. All meetings will be held at Christ the King Anglican Church, 925 North Main Street, Dayton.

Here are a few matters that call for your attention as we get ready to assemble together:

• Hotel Information,
• Schedule, (NEW 8/14)
• Registration for Synod,
• Banquet on Thursday,
• Summary of Costs and Required Payments, (What do I do with the money?) (NEW 8/17)
• Resources for Synod (minutes, Constitution and Canons)
• Local Attenders and Volunteers, (For Christ the King, Christ Our Hope, and Trinity, Mason) (NEW 8/28)

Note: The external links shown in the sections below will open in a separate tab or window so you don't loose your place on this web page.

Hotel Information

1. A bloc of rooms has been set aside for us at The Fairfield Inn by Marriott on Miller Lane in Dayton. The special rate secured is $70.00 per night plus tax (unless you have a tax exempt number that you use.)

Links for making your reservations are below:

To reserve a room with a KING size bed

To reserve a room with two DOUBLE beds

You can also call The Fairfield Inn at (937)898-1120 direct to reserve your room which is blocked under Reformed Episcopal Church. There is a free shuttle from the Dayton International Airport to the motel.

The Fairfield Inn offers complimentary breakfast each morning and also provides a free light dinner on Wednesday evenings only which you are welcome to take advantage of when you arrive on Wednesday.

According to the hotel, there are approximately 10-12 nice restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, all of which offer a 10-15% discount with your Fairfield Inn keycard.

Synod Schedule

A detailed schedule will be published when finalized.

Schedule outline (subject to change for the sake of expedience):
Wednesday 9/22  all day Check in at Hotel (free dinner available)
Thursday  9/23  7:30 am Eucharist at Christ the King for early risers
          9/23  8:00 am Registration at the Christ the King
          9/23  8:30 am Morning Prayer, followed by Business Session
          9/23  9:00 am Break
          9/23 10:00 am First Business Session
          9/23  noon    Lunch (at the church)
          9/23  1:00 pm Second Business Session
          9/23  1:45 pm Deaconess Presntation
          9/23  2:15 pm Break
          9/23  2:30 pm Theology of the Incarnation
          9/23  3:30 pm Break
          9/23  3:45 pm Altar Guild Procedures
          9/23  4:30 pm end of session
          9/23  6:30 pm Banquet at Dayton Woman's Club
Friday    9/24  8:00 am Synod continues -- Anglican Spirituality
          9/24  9:00 am Break
          9/24  9:15 am Clergy Wives Presentation
          9/24 10:15 am Break
          9/24 10:30 am Ordinations/Holy Eucharist
          9/24  Noon    (more or less) End of Synod

Registration for Synod

Establishment of Diocesan Synod Fund:
Bishop Morse has approved the estblishment of a fund to cover the expenses of future meetings. To that end, a registration fee of $35 per person will be collected at this synod, deposited in the fund, and be available to the congregation that will be hosting next year's synod, and so on, in perpetuity. This will allow congregations that might not otherwise be able to afford the expenses of hosting a synod, to do so without the constraint of worrying about the money. Checks made payable to the "Diocese of the Central States" will be collected during synod check-in.

Web form for registration:
Please use the following form to register: REGISTER NOW

Using the form helps ensure the transmission the necessary information. You may register up to six different individuals on a single form.

If you are unable to use the form for any reason, Please send the following information for each and every individual attending from your congregation to Deacon Dave Abshear at:

• Full Name, including title and suffix if any
• Congregation
• Status (bishop, presbyter, deacon, deaconness, Sr./Jr. Warden, Vestry member, lay representative, guest, visitor.)
• Mailing Address
• Email Address
• Home and Cell Phone Numbers
• Affiliation: REC or other (specify)
• Attending Banquet: yes/no
• Estimated arrival date, time, and mode of transportation

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