Annual Conference 2012 - June 7, Opening Worship-Plenary

Photos from the first day of annual conference at Grove City College. Photos are by the Rev. Rich Pearson.

Morning worship in the courtyard.

Youth provided music and leadership for morning worship

The praise band from Otterbein UMC in Pittsfield provided music throughout...

Greensburg DS William Meekins, front, is followed in the procession by...

Rev. Pam Gardner, preacher for opening worship walks with Conference Lay...

Bishop Bickerton is preceded in the opening worship procession by the Rev....

The Conference Choir

Youth with offering baskets

During clergy session, Bishop Bickerton recognized the Rev. David Morse,...

Jessica Gamache reads a blessing.

The Rev. Pam Gardner preaching

Sandra Matoushaya prays.

An illuminated cross shone during the opening worship service.