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AMEC MEMBER CARD
The Member Card is a conduit for collecting demographic information for the A.M.E. Church. This data is vital when levering the Church’s buying and negotiating power for contractual agreements with potential vendors and sponsors. It also expedites the registration process for A.M.E. meetings.
Registrants for the 2020 General Conference
will receive a discounts when the Member Card is used for registration. Further discounts will be offered through our third-party partner, Abenity, granting savings on everything from pizza, the zoo, movie tickets, oil changes, and much more!
The Member Card is free. Sign up at connectional A.M.E. Church meetings and receive a hard plastic card. You may also sign up for a digital-only card by visiting www.ame-churchmembership.com. A hard plastic card will not be mailed.
MOBILE APP
A new and improved mobile-integrated app will be available for the 2020
General Conference. The mobile app will be continuously updated with reports, minutes, and other daily announcements, as well as contain helpful material concerning the convention center and the city. The mobile app will be easy to navigate and be
the single point of reference for everything pertinent to the Conference.
The mobile app will also provide easy access to other services, including Uber, Lyft, and Facebook. While using the app you will be able to connect with delegates, conference attendees, and virtual users. Download the mobile app in the Apple or Google Play Store by searching “GC2020.”
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE VIEWING
Virtual conference viewing makes it possible for those who are not able to physically
attend the 2020 General Conference to enjoy some of its critical events including the opening worship service, keynote address by the presidential candidate(s), Sunday worship service, retirement ceremony, and the closing worship service. Virtual observers can remotely view key components of the Conference through the internet and in real time. Whether on a computer, tablet, or smartphone, observers from all over the world can witness.
There are several benefits to virtual conference viewing. Besides providing access to those who are unable to personally attend due to health, age, or travel restrictions, it grants access to former, new, or potential members of African Methodism. Through “congregational viewing,” it encourages community in local churches. It also bridges the distance gap of connectional membership.
While there is no charge for virtual conference viewing, there will be opportunities for you to donate through Givelify to support the AME Church and the 2020 General Conference. Online registration is required prior to viewing the programming at no cost.
Visit www.ame-church.com for more information.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS