Daily Schedule Mon - Thu
Breakfast 7:30 - 8:30 AM Morning Workshop 9 - 11 AM Lunch Noon - 1 PM Afternoon Workshop 1:30 - 3:30 PM Free Time class 3:45 - 4:45 PM Dinner 5:00 - 6:00 PM Evening program 7 - 9 PM Samplers 9:15 - 10:15 PM
These times are subject to change. Please check your registration packet for info regarding the Friday morning schedule.
A Day at Conference
What is a day at the Southeastern Spiritual Conference like? Will I have to share a room with someone? - this is a college campus after all! If I am flying in will I need to take a cab to the campus? Will I be bored? Will I get hungry and need to bring my own snacks? Do I need to bring my own pillow? So many questions that can come to mind!
If you are registered to stay on campus, when you arrive on Sunday afternoon you will go to the Commons area of Founders Hall where you will receive a laminated nametag that also has the daily schedule printed on the back. You will receive a sheet that tells the location of all the free time activities and the Sampler sessions. Attached to your lanyard will be your room key and building key card. You will also receive a wristband for your meals - it is your choice whether you wear it on your arm or attach it to your lanyard. Day students will also receive a nametag - registration for day students arriving after Sunday will be outside the Multipurpose room at the South Apartments.
If you are flying in to GSO, please let us know when you register so that we can make transportation arrangements for you. You will also need to make arrangements for linens (see this explained in the next section.)
If you are a day student, you may purchase meal tickets on campus each day or a for the full conference. As soon as that info is available, it will be posted on the website.
You may want to learn about our Guardian Angel program and sign up to participate. Many of our workshop presenters also do consultations and/or bodywork for a fee. You can make appointments and pay for these sessions once you are registered for conference (through this website, by phone or by mail) or at the consultation desk on campus.
Your room will be in the South Apartments. Each apartment has a living and dining area which includes a table and four chairs, a full kitchen, two baths, and four private bedrooms. When you fill out your registration form, you may request specific suitemates. These buildings are three stories and the rooms on the first floor are reserved for those that have physical problems that prohibit them from climbing stairs. Pillows are provided, but linens are not. If you are driving in, please bring your sheets, blankets, towels, washcloths and toiletries. If you are flying, you may rent a linen packet which includes sheets,pillowcase, blanket, a couple of towels and washcloths. The cost is $20. Even though there is a full kitchen, there are no utensils, pots or coffeemakers provided so if you're planning on whipping up a batch of brownies at midnight you'll need to remember that! If you think you will need some snacks during the day it would be best to bring some, as the cafeteria is only open at specific hours. If you bring along a laptop, wireless internet is available at various places around the campus or you can pay $20 to have a hard wired connection in your dorm room.....if you choose this option, please bring an ethernet cord, too.
Our first meal together will be dinner (5:00 - 6:00 PM) at Founders Hall and we will gather afterwards at the South Apartments multipurpose room for our first evening program with Reverend Zemke. Plans are still in the works for what happens next. Participation in all activities is encouraged but not mandatory!
Each day starts with breakfast in the cafeteria at Founder's Hall. Hours are 7:30 - 8:30 AM. The food is amazing! Of course, if you want, you can stay in your dorm and catch some extra sleep and eat breakfast that you have brought for yourself......there is an Earth Fare whole foods store a couple of blocks from campus.
Your first workshop will be from 9 - 11 AM on Monday, June 21st. You have the option of going or not - this is YOUR week so do with it what you will! All of our workshop presenters are knowledgeable in their fields of study and you are sure to be enriched by their classes and the chance to interact with others with similar interests.
During the free time between the morning classes and lunch you can visit the Marketplace and see what all our vendors have made available for purchase or perhaps wander around the beautiful Guilford College campus (hint: there are some great rocking chairs in the front of Founder's Hall!)
Lunch will be served at noon at Founder's Hall in the cafeteria - as are all the meals included in your tuition. The new caterer for the college does some really fine foods, including enough to satisfy the vegetarians in our group. Lunch hours are noon - 1 pm. After lunch you'll have a little bit of time before your afternoon workshop, which begins at 1:30 PM. The Guilford campus is not large, so most everyone is able to have time to walk to their workshops. If you have trouble with mobility just let someone know when you check in on Sunday afternoon.
Afternoon workshops are from 1:30 - 3:30 PM. After your afternoon workshop there will be structured free time activities available between 3:45 - 4:45 PM. Of course, you are free to do anything you'd like!
We will meet again for dinner at Founders Hall ( 5:00 til 6:00 PM) and then gather back at the South Apartment multipurpose room for our evening program at 7 PM. After the program there will be Samplers (formerly known as Rap Sessions) from 9:15 - 10:15 PM at various locations or you can visit with fellow attendees on the patio. If you are a drummer, please bring your drum for a drum circle! The patio is situated in such a way that those that like to retire early will not be troubled by the drumming.
Whew! You have just finished your first full day at the Southeastern Spiritual Conference! We're so glad you are here!!!
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