UPDATE: Budgeting for 2027? Information on the UMAC Annual Meeting

As communicators look ahead to their 2027 budgets, now is a great time to plan for professional development opportunities—including the United Methodist Association of Communicators (UMAC) Gathering, taking place February 25–26, 2027, at Bethany United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas.

Whether you serve on staff at a local church, general agency, or annual conference; work for a United Methodist related institution, a college or university; serve a United Methodist ministry or volunteer your time on a conference commission,​ UMAC offers practical training, networking, and inspiration for United Methodist communicators from across the connection.

How to Budget for UMAC 2027

As registration now opens, the leadership team can share a few details to help your budget for the event.

Registration: The registration fee for UMAC 2027 will be $300 early bird rate through Dec 31, 2026. The rate increases to $350 January 1. Local church communicators registration fee is $250. This fee includes three meals and all workshops and plenary sessions.

Note that the 2023 and 2025 UMAC registration fees were $375. The planning team actively worked to reduce the cost for the 2027 event.

Hotel: A discounted hotel room block has already been secured, with rates are approximately $100 per night. (Book now at www.umcommunicators.org/annual-meeting.)

Transportation:

Plan to fly into AUS, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Bethany UMC and our host hotels are just over 20 miles north of the airport. Rental cars, car pools, and ride share are good options from the airport to the hotel and church.

Meals: Lunch each day of the two-day UMAC session, plus one dinner, are included in your registration fee.

Awards Entries:

UMAC award contest will cost $50 per entry.

Register today at www.umcommunicators.org/annual-meeting. See you in Texas!