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Travel

TRAVEL NOTE: If you plan on traveling to Detroit on Monday, June 24th, please know that Detroit is holding a Freedom Festival downtown that evening. When making travel arrangements for Mission Detroit and/or the 128th Annual Meeting, plan to be at the hotel no later than 3pm on Monday. Detroit’s downtown area will be shut down for the festival and you will not be able to get to the Renaissance Center after 3:00pm on Monday.

FLIGHTS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
William Rogell Drive
Detroit, MI 48242
Phone: (734) AIRPORT, (734) 247-7678
DTW airport website

Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 22 miles from the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center where the 128th Annual Meeting is being held.

AMERICAN AIRLINES DISCOUNT

We have negotiated a discount for American Airlines and American Eagle flights. To make airline reservations, call American Airlines at 1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada and refer to your Promotion Code 9863BW or go online to www.AA.com, choose More Flight Search Options, and insert the promotion code in the appropriate box.

UNITED AIRLINES SPECIAL OFFER

United Airlines is also offering a special discount for Mission Detroit and Annual Meeting attendees. Book your flight online at www.united.com and enter the Offer Code: ZNXQ299765 when searching for your flight.

DELTA

Delta Airlines is offering a special discount on some of their flights to Detroit. If you fly Delta check to see if their discount would apply to your flight. When booking online, go to www.delta.com , use the event code NMG2C  in the box provided on the Search Flight page.

HERTZ

If you would like to rent a car, we have negotiated discounts through Hertz. Hertz rental cars can be rented at a discount using the code 04VU0001 when making reservations online at Hertz.com or call Hertz directly 1-800-654-2240.

TAXI

Taxi Service at the Detroit Metro Airport is provided by Metro Cab, (734) 997-6500. Average taxi fare from DTW to the Detroit Marriott is approximately $50 one-way.

SHUTTLE

We are in the process of figuring out shuttle options to help transport people from the airport to downtown Detroit. Please check back later for more information.

DETROIT PEOPLE MOVER

The Detroit People Mover (DPM) is a fully automated light rail system that operates on an elevated single track loop in Detroit’s central business district. The 2.9 mile system provides connections between sports arenas, exhibition centers, major hotels, and commercial, banking and retail districts. Service is frequent, unencumbered by vehicle or pedestrian traffic, and conveniently available with a stop at the Renaissance Center for just $.75. For an interactive map, click here. For the station guide, schedule and more information about the DPM, click here.

  

WHAT IS THE ANNUAL MEETING?

The Annual Meeting is the highest legislative body of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), made up of representatives from Covenant churches throughout the United States and Canada. Delegates gather together for worship and fellowship, and to ordain ministers, consecrate missionaries, elect leaders, review finances, adopt a budget, and address the business of the church.

UPCOMING EVENTS - 2013

Annual Meeting (June 27-30) in Detroit, MI
Triennial (Aug 15-18) in San Diego, CA

COVENANT EVENTS LINKS

Covenant Events
CovEvents (app)
Annual Meeting Archive

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