Washington/Pacific Northwest Information

Our annual conference will be held once again at Pacific Lutheran University, located in the Parkland suburb of Tacoma, Washington .  Come CELEBRATE WITH CONNECTION 2008 and stay for more fun! Our conference is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, close to some of the best tourist attractions in the world. Add some vacation days before or after the conference by enjoying the sites in and around the Pacific Northwest.

For more information on the area, visit Wikipedia's Pacific Northwest article..

Travel and Directions

Seattle Tacoma Internation Airport [SEA] is the air gateway to the area. If you are flying we encourage you to fly in and out of Sea-Tac International Airport located midway between Seattle and Tacoma. Transportation to Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA can be accessed through commercial shuttles. Information about these inexpensive services will be included in your registration confirmation letter. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation back to Sea-Tac International Airport after the conference.

Discounts and Scholarships

If it seems you cannot attend ConnECtion 2008 for financial reasons, contact the leaders of your local EC chapter. Scholarship money may be available for you there. If it is not, or if you are not asociated with a local group, we will do whatever we can to help you attend. Special funds are available this year for women, couples, and first-time attendees -- but above all, we don’t want anyone to miss ConnECtion 2008 because of finances. Please contact us and we will do all we can to help you. Here are some options:

First Time Attendee Discount

If you are attending ConnECtion for the first time or are not the recipient of a scholarship, use the coupon included in the registration form for a discounted rate. The coupon is also available when you register on-line.

Scholarship for Financial Hardship

If you feel you cannot attend ConnECtion for financial reasons, follow this two-step process:

1. Contact the leaders of your local EC chapter. Scholarship money may be available for you there. But if it is not, or you're not associated with a local EC group....
2. Fill out the ECWR Scholarship application form online.

Above all we don't want anyone to miss ConnECtion because of finances.  Please contact us and we will do what we can to help you - ecwr@ecwr.org or 1-866-979-ECWR (1-866-979-3297).

Workshop Topics

Some of the workshops we have offered in the past include: The Bible and Homosexuality Parents, Friends and Family HIV/AIDS Issues Living A Life of Integrity and Love Spiritual Self-Defense for GLBT Christians Dating and successful relationships Releasing Your Nets: The Journey to Healing Being Sensitive to Other Cultures and Backgrounds Accepting Yourself as a GLBT Person

Prayer Care

Each year, we set aside a sacred space for prayer and meditation. The room has a restful and worshipful ambiance, away from conference activities. The sacred space is available 24 hours each day during the conference and is often staffed by one of our prayer team members. Counselor Support ECWR has some wonderful counselors who are trained and, in some cases, licensed therapists. If you would like the support of a great counselor during ConnECtion, ask any member of the conference organizing team to introduce you confidentially. Our counselors count it a privilege to be there for you. Special Event - July 12 Back by popular demand! STUDIO 29 DISCO Celebrating 29 years of CONNECTIONS! Boogie with one of Western Washington’s hottest DJs. An excellent opportunity to shake your booty, fellowship with friends, and meet new people. INVITE OTHERS! Do you have a friend who might be able to benefit from attending CONNECTION 2008? Perhaps the kindest gesture you will make toward any other person this year will be to invite them to spend their weekend with us. Brochures are available through your local group or the ECWR office.

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