2024 Evangelical Association National Gathering - September 20-21

Eden Church invites the Pastors and Churches of the Evangelical Association (EA) to come together in Edwardsville, Illinois, on the third weekend in September 2024 for the EA National Gathering.

The theme this year is “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” and the focus of this gathering is bringing the skills of peacemaking to the Evangelical Association. Our keynote speaker, workshops, and worship will speak to the desperate need for peace in today’s culture. The Church is uniquely poised to bring the Gospel and its message of peace to a culture in conflict. Come and join us as we seek to strengthen the Church and bring God’s grace to a world in need.

Details of the EA National Gathering can be found on the Eden Church website:

https://www.edenchurch-edw.org/ea2024

The cost for Saturday (9/21) is $60. It includes breakfast, lunch, and supper. The day starts at 8:00 a.m. and wraps up by 9:00 p.m. The cost for the whole weekend (9/20-21) is $75. In addition to Saturday, it includes supper on Friday (which starts at 5:30 p.m. and wraps up by 9:00 p.m.).

This will provide a great opportunity for Zion’s leaders and members to form closer bonds with our Evangelical Association. This is especially important as Pastor Darrell will be retiring next June. Zion will be working closely with the EA to obtain an Interim Pastor and then a Senior Pastor. So it’s good to get to know the pastors and churches in our area and beyond.

Plan on attending the EA National Gathering and register today at the above website. Marjie and I look forward to seeing you there.

PS: Rev. John Roberts at Eden Church was a student Pastor at Zion back in the 80s.