Join Us JAM 2024

Friday/Saturday – September 27-28, 2024

Every year the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Conferences of the United Church of Christ (UCC) gather to make important decisions regarding their ministry, business, and future. It is also an important time for us to learn, grow, and celebrate! Depending on the year the three Conferences gather separately or all together.

In 2024, the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Conferences will meeting jointly at a Joint Annual Meeting (JAM). JAM 2024 will be held September 27-28, 2024 at Countryside Community Church located at 13130 Faith Plaza, Omaha, NE.

Come participate in business meetings, workshops, and worship.

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Ready to Connect?

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your faith and connect with others. Register now for the Joint Annual Meeting 2024!

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Hotel Accommodations

Hampton Inn - 11201 Davenport St, Omaha, NE 68157

Double occupancy with two queen beds and single occupancy with king beds.

Call: 402-334-4938

USE CODE: TCM UCC JAM 2024

$129 per night

Holiday Inn Express - 13131 I Street, Omaha, NE 68137

Double occupancy and Suites

Call Amber Keibba 402-973-9221

USE CODE: TCM UCC JAM 2024

$125 per night

$145 per night

Comfort Suites West - Omaha 2500 South 192nd Ave., Omaha, NE 68137

Call: 402-991-3885 (registration desk)

Rate good through August 27, 2024

USE CODE: TCM UCC JAM 2024

$139 per night

Countryside Community Church

13130 Faith Plaza

Omaha, NE 68144

Meeting Schedule

Explore the detailed schedule for the Joint Annual Meeting, ensuring you don’t miss any sessions.

Friday, September 27

3-5 p.m. Registration, vendor fair open, social time @ Countryside

5 p.m. Welcome & Opening Worship

6 p.m. Dinner – Fellowship Hall

7:15 p.m. – Keynote: The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson

8:30 p.m. Social Gathering @ Countryside/hotels

Saturday, September 28

7:30 a.m. Breakfast at hotels/Countryside will have continental option

8 a.m. Morning Watch

8:30 a.m. State of the Conferences

9-9:15 a.m. Break

9:15-10:30 a.m. Workshop Block 1 and Annual Meeting for Iowa

10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Workshop Block 2 and Annual Meeting for Nebraska

12:15-1:15 p.m. – Lunch –Food Trucks at own expense or local restaurants

1:15-2:30 p.m. Workshop Block 3 and Annual Meeting for South Dakota

2:45pm – 4pm Closing Worship

Meet Our Keynote Speaker

The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ

Karen Georgia Thompson will be with our three conferences all weekend. And if you are available, you can stay one more night and listen to her preach on Sunday morning at Countryside.

Come and meet our General Minister and President at JAM. When else will you be able to have the chance to hear and learn from her?

Secure Your Themed T-Shirts for JAM 2024!

Show your spirit for the Joint Annual Meeting with our exclusive vine-themed t-shirts! Perfect for commemorating our connection through faith at this significant event. T-Shirts can be ordered through the registration link.

Add your size and payment to your online registration!!

XS-XL: $ 20.00 3XL: $ 23.00

XXL: $ 21.00 4XL: $ 27.00

Order T-Shirts Now

Voting Delegates

Each congregation is entitled to representation and is allowed a certain number of voting delegates at the Annual Meeting of each conference. To learn more and to calculate the number of voting delegates allowed from your congregation, read the follow section of your conference’s bylaws.

Iowa Bylaws for Voting Delegates

Nebraska Bylaws for Voting Delegates

South Dakota Bylaws for Voting Delegates

Iowa Conference: Delegates by Church

South Dakota Conference: Delegates by Church