United Methodist Association of Communicators (UMAC)

UPDATE: We’re running a little behind this afternoon. See you online closer to 3 pm.

We will be sharing our General Conference Communicator Prep Sessions via Facebook Live today, tomorrow, or Wednesday.

Be sure to come back here at 2:30 pm today, 3:30 Tuesday, and beginning at 10 am Wednesday for what will be an excellent primer presented by UMCom.

The stage is set, the registration table is open, the game room is ready … UMAC 2023 here we go!

We are appreciative of the generosity of UMAC 2023 sponsor Brick River!

Brick River's specifically-tailored software powers UMC conferences, agencies, churches, districts, camps, and foundations. Brick River is deeply grateful to our UMC communicator clients and friends for working with us these last 22 years.

UMAC is grateful to UMIP (our United Methodist Insurance Program) for the generous sponsorship of our Annual Meeting!

UMIP was started by the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) with the mission of offering insurance for United Methodist Churches, agencies, and related institutions nationwide. UMIP provides robust property and casualty coverage solutions as well as travel insurance for individuals and trip protection for mission groups, United Methodist Meetings, and other travel.

Thank you, UMC Support and General Council on Finance and Administration for your generous sponsorship of UMAC 2023!

UMC Support currently offers more than 45 administrative services to help provide support solutions for United Methodist-affiliated organizations. Support solutions include Communications and Marketing, Human Resources, Technology, and Travel and Meeting Planning, as well as discounts and loyalty programs through the Ministry Partner Program. UMC Support can help your ministry spend more time doing ministry.

Thank you to the Interfaith Federal Credit Union, a Beacon Sponsor of UMAC 2023, whose generosity will go toward our Networking Reception and Awards Preview.

Interfaith Federal Credit Union has been serving communities of faith since 1948. With a full line of personal and business services, their focus is on churches and their people. From checking and savings to lending products, IFCU is here for you and your community.

Our prayers are with communities in the path of yesterday's hurricane including those in Florida, South Georgia, and our UMAC 2023 host conference South Carolina.

UMAC is extending the deadline for Awards Submissions to September 8.

Details:
-Submission deadline: September 8, 2023
-For material completed: Nov. 1, 2021, to July 1, 2023
-Cost: TWO FREE ENTRIES for every individual UMAC member (additional entry costs $50). Six free entries for every full-staff membership group to be shared among the staff (each additional entry costs $50). Entries are $50 for Student/Volunteer/Retiree/Local Church members

Submit Award Entries (UMAC members only) | UMAC 2023 United Methodist Association of Communicators Awards UMAC awards now open! We are excited to announce that the 2023 United Methodist Association of Co ...

Speaker Spotlight: Rev. James Lee, Director of Communications, United Methodists of Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New Jersey

As AI disrupts and re-shapes modern communication, we're left pondering: What is its role? Its function? And, critically, its ethical implications? Tailored for United Methodist communicators, this session will invite attendees into a conversation on knowledge and strategies to harness AI tools like ChatGPT ethically and effectively.

Register for UMAC at https://umcommunicators.org/2023-annual-meeting-2/

UMAC Awards celebrate excellence in communications and recognize the achievements of UMAC members who played a key role in the creative process (writing, designing, producing, etc.).

The submission deadline is September 1, 2023 (one week from today!) for communication material completed Nov. 1, 2021, to July 1, 2023.

Let's celebrate your good work!

https://umcommunicators.org/awards/

Get ready for an incredible and fruitful time together at !

We will gather October 22-25 at the Charleston Marriott in Charleston, SC. Visit UMcommunicators.org for the link to reserve your room and take advantage of the contract group rate for UMAC attendees. The last day to reserve your room at the group rate is Thursday, September 21, so book today!

https://umcommunicators.org/2023-annual-meeting-2/

Speaker Spotlight: Sabrina Joy Stevens

"In this funny, practical talk, Spirit-filled communications strategist Sabrina Joy Stevens unpacks how the Bible exposes the age-old tactics our spiritual enemy has used to lure humanity into division, distraction, and destruction. She also examines how being positioned as salt of the earth and the light of the world can help us resist these schemes. Deception may be a tale as old as time, but it doesn’t have to define our future — if we can cultivate the courage to heed God’s warnings and humbly walk in the love and wisdom He readily lavishes on all of us."

Don't miss out - register today at https://umcommunicators.org/2023-annual-meeting-2/.

We went ahead and made a to-do list for you today. 😁

Do not let the submission deadline pass you by! Submit your work today!

We're so excited about this incredible line-up of presenters and worship leaders for UMAC 2023 in Charleston, South Carolina! Register today at https://bit.ly/3YEemsF.

Curious about artificial intelligence? Want to know how best to respond to disinformation? Ready to refresh your understanding about what it means to be United Methodist? These are some of the topics our dynamics presenters will cover during our time together. In the coming days we'll be introducing each speaker, so be sure to check back!

Is this true? How can we harness artificial intelligence in our church communication work? It's one of the many presentations you won't want to miss at UMAC23! Register today!