April 19, 2019
It is with great pleasure that we once again extend to you, and all our members, our special invitation to join in Community for the annual Convocation of the Sacred College, the Academy, and the ministry of the Second Advent Church.
We will meet for this year’s Convocation from Tuesday, September 3rd, through Sunday, September 8th.
This year commemorates the sixtieth year of the Church’s existence since its founding in 1959 — the Church’s Diamond Anniversary — and also the sixtieth anniversary of the birth of The Child Jamil.
We will be celebrating God’s Image and Word by reviving our work on the final volume of The Secret Sayings of Jamil. How might we fulfill our sacred obligation and destiny, which is to teach the True Religion of Light to all the world and to exemplify righteousness, beauty, and love? As Companions of The Way and disciples of The Child, and as members of the Holy Order of The Child, together we will break the seals on the final three unpublished Sayings received years ago by the late Most Right Reverend Gene Savoy Sr. and let our spirits guide us as we provide the words we need to complete the commentary on them, so that the seventh and final volume of The Secret Sayings of Jamil may be completed and published next year.
Combining our efforts on this project will create a force to inspire the world in the knowledge of living The Way and unify us with Divine Intelligence to build the Nation of God. We will have readings and discussion throughout the Convocation week. This special retreat will help bring to all of us a true connection with the fundamental principles of the Church and make a serious impact for generations to come.
Of course, there are many other activities and presentations planned during the week, including excursions, Chapel Services, and Sunrise Divine Services at the Sanctuary.
Enclosed you will find lodging information and registration form. Please review these enclosures and make your arrangements to attend at your earliest convenience. The Lodging Information sheet details hotel accommodations and reservation deadlines.
* Room reservation at Eldorado Resort–Reno:
The attached Lodging Information page details hotel accommodations and reservation deadlines.
Reserve your room before August 1, 2019, the cutoff date for our special group rates. Be sure to send in your Registration Form with your arrival and departure dates.
* Convocation registration:
See the attached Registration Form. The cost is $595 for the entire Convocation, September 3rd-8th We would appreciate it if you would send at this time a deposit of half the amount of your total donation to confirm your reservation.
* Wellness sessions at the Healing Center at Steamboat Hot Springs
Please make your appointment for mineral baths, massages, Ayurvedic consultations, or Sonatherapy sessions before August 15th to reserve your place in the spa schedule. For your convenience, we recommend that you book your appointments between 4:00-6:00 pm Wednesday-Friday. During those hours we will be shuttling our guests to the healing center to enjoy the ambience, the spa, and a variety of demonstrations. To schedule, call 775-853-6600 or visit the web site at www.steamboatsprings.org.
Please be sure to fill out all the sections of the registration form. We ask that you make your lodging reservations directly with us and as soon as possible. Reserve your room with us by indicating your arrival and departure dates on the enclosed Reservation Form. If you need to make special arrangements of any kind, telephone your reservation to the Chancellery Office at (775)-786-7827 or 1-(877) 736-6422 toll free or email us at fpetrovich@communityofchrist.org to set up an appointment. In order to receive the group rate, make your reservation before August 1st. Special rates cannot be arranged at check-in or check-out for guests who fail to meet this deadline.
Your responses on the registration form will help us to plan events with you in mind. Should you have any questions about the proceedings, your participation, your lodging or travel plans, please do not hesitate to call me at the Chancellery at (775) 786-7827 or email me at fpetrovich@communityofchrist.org.
Every year your active participation has a profound meaning beyond words. Your presence will enhance the forces that have activated and motivated our Community for many decades. We look forward to seeing you!
Yours, most sincerely ,