Is the location wheelchair accessible?
Mostly. There are three steps that require someone to lift the wheelchair up (coming in) or down (leaving), but after that the rest of the church is wheelchair accessible.
Is there free parking?
Yes, there is plenty of free parking in the church parking lot.
What food options will be available at the conference?
To reduce time traveling off-site and to maximize the opportunity for fellowship, we will offer a meal ticket for $10 which will purchase a hot catered meal, including soft drinks or water. This will be served in the dining area in the church basement, which has ample seating for private conversation or larger tables. This will be available both Friday and Saturday at noon.
Restaurants and fast-food places are within walking distance of the church. These links will highlight nearby restaurants:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rvnVLJPffqxc4ZiY6
https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Restaurants&find_loc=1023+East+Palatine+Rd%2C+Palatine%2C+IL
Can I bring my own food to the conference?
You may bring your own food and eat with other guests in the church dining room for Saturday lunch. You may bring water or other beverages to the workshops if they are in a container that does not spill when tipped over (like a bottle or travel thermos).
Do I have to attend both days?
You can attend one day or even just one session. However, we ask visitors to pre-register with tickets so we know how many guests to anticipate.
Are non-Christians welcome at this event?
Yes, non-Christians are welcome, even if they are follow a religion named at this conference (such as Islam or Wicca).
Will books or literature be available?
There will be booktables with literature from the conference speakers or other sources. Some items will be free, and others will be for sale.
Can my church or ministry have a booktable there?
Probably yes. Send an email to 2025conference@emnr.org, tell us about yourself and what you want to do, and we will get back to you. Speakers, ministries, or Christian bookstores can have a table and two chairs provided. Let us know if you need more space or chairs. You will have to bring your own tablecloth.
If you have other questions that you think should be on this FAQ but are not there, email them to 2025conference@emnr.org and we will add them if they are reasonable.