Building One America Summit

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Washington, DC
September 17 - 18, 2009

Conference Location

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

1301 North Carolina Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202.543.1318 - church phone number

Registration will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 17, 2009, at the 13th Street entrance
of the church. Luggage storage will be available at the church.

Note: If you need assistance for handicap access, please call the church (202.543.1318) gfd by
Thursday morning with estimated arrival time to ensure we are able to properly assist you immediately
upon arrival.

Getting to the Conference

BY CAR

From points North (Prince Georges County, Baltimore, PA/NJ/NY):

• 95 South - take 895 South to Annapolis exit
• Follow 895 South through Harbor Tunnel ($2.00 toll)
• Right exit on 295 South - BWI Airport
• Travel south on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (295) - do not take any exits for the 495
Beltway
• Take exit for 295 South to Richmond/Alexandria - the BW Pkwy ends and splits, stay to the left
(do not take New York Ave/Bladensburg Road exit)
• Follow 295 South, stay to the right - take exit for RFK Stadium/East Capitol Street (exit will be
on the right)
• Follow East Capitol Street to the left - travel half way around RFK Stadium
• For Parking: At first traffic light - bear to the right to continue on East Capitol Street
• Parking lot will be available at the corner of 16th Street and East Capitol St, NE (make left at light
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at 16 Street, parking lot will be on the right) - Shuttle details are listed below.
• To go to church and register before parking: Continue on East Capitol Street until it ends at
13th Street - you can only turn right at the light
• Church will be immediately on the right - use 13th Street entrance

From Montgomery County, Maryland

• Take 495 East/ 95 South toward Alexandria/Richmond
• Exit onto 295 Baltimore/Washington Pkwy - South to Washington
• Follow directions above from points North
• See below for details on parking and shuttle
Parking and Shuttle Information

Parking
Some free street parking is available on residential streets around the church. In addition, free summit
parking is available at 16th Street, NE and East Capitol Street - across the street from Mt. Moriah
Baptist Church. There will be a BOA parking sign there for your convenience. To walk to the church
from there, follow East Capitol south to 13th Street, turn left and the church wil be on your right within a
block. You can also take the Lincoln Park shuttle (see below). FYI: Overnight parking at the Hyatt is
$45.

Shuttle
The Lincoln Park UMC van will shuttle conference participants between the parking lot and the church
and between The shuttle will run on Thursday from 10 am - 12:30 pm as well as during the afternoon
hotel check-in break, as well as following the public meeting. It will also run Friday from 8:00 - 9:00
am, and again at the end of the conference in generally 15 minute intervals on both days. The van will
also provide complimentary shuttle service from the Stadium-Armory metro station (see below for
details on metro travel) and the parking lot..

The shuttle will run on Thursday from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm in 15 minute intervals. On Thursday
evening, the shuttle will run from the church back to the parking lot and metro station beginning at 8:30
and run through 9:30 in 15 minute intervals.

The shuttle will run on Friday morning beginning at 8:00 to 9:00 am in 15 minute intervals. At the
conclusion of the conference on Friday afternoon, the shuttle will begin runs at 3:30 pm from the
church to the parking lot and Stadium-Armory metro station.

Metro and Taxicab Information

Metrorail is an above-ground and sub-ground transportation system that serves the Washington
metropolitan area. It is a very safe, clean and convenient transportation system that is utilized by tens
of thousands of people of everyday - it is a highly recommended mode of transportation.

You will need to purchase a fare card in the station, which can be purchased using either cash or a
credit card. Fares will vary depending on your originating point, but should not be more than $3 - $4
each way (if originating from a point within DC, fares will about $1 - $2 each way).

The metro station closest to the conference location is Stadium-Armory metro stop on the “Orange”
or “Blue” line (you can take either color train).

If you are arriving by Amtrak into Union Station, the Metro is conveniently located in Union Station - one
level below where the Amtrak trains arrive. Union Station is on the “Red” line - you will need to take the
metro from Union Station to Metro Center (it will be the “Red” line train going toward Shady Grove). At
the Metro Center stop, you can transfer to either the “Orange” or “Blue” line. If you get on the Orange
line train - you will need to go toward New Carrollton and get off at the Stadium-Armory stop. If you
get on a Blue line train - you will need to go toward Largo Town Center and get off at the Stadium-
Armory stop. See Parking and Shuttle Information above for details on complimentary shuttle pick-up.

The Stadium-Armory Metro station is located at the corner of East Capitol Street and 18th Streets. If you
opt not to wait for the shuttle, it is about a 5 block - 10 minute walk going west on East Capitol Street to
the conference location (walk away from RFK Stadium).
Taxicabs are easily secured at either Union Station or from the Hyatt Regency hotel. Cab fares from
Union Station or the Hyatt Regency to conference location at Lincoln Park United Methodist Church will
be approximately $10 - $20, depending on the number of passengers and pieces of luggage.

Taxicabs are also plentiful coming from Reagan National Airport to conference location at Lincoln Park
United Methodist Church - fares will range from $35 - $45.

Hotel Information

Accommodations for Conference Attendees

Hyatt Regency
1000 New Jersey Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202.737.1234 - phone number

Check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out is at 12 noon. Luggage storage is available at the Bell stand if
you arrive before check-in time. Also, there will be luggage storage at the conference site, if you
choose not to go to the hotel first.

If you are arriving by Amtrak, the hotel is about a 3 block - five minute walk from Union Station.
Taxicabs are available from Union Station to the hotel and will cost about $5 - $8.

Note: Hotel is sold-out for the two nights prior to the hotel conference dates, so if you are planning to
arrive early, please visit www.buildingoneamerica.org for nearby hotel accommodations.

Meals Provided During Conference

Meals are being catered throughout the two-day conference. We’ll also have a beverage break on
Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, September 17
11 am - 12:00 pm Informal Lunch
5:00 - 6:45 pm Buffet-style dinner

Friday, September 18
8:00 - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast
11 am - 12:30 pm Informal Lunch

Note: Beverage and snack vending machines are located on the street level adjacent to the Upper
Fellowship Hall. No food or drink is permitted in the sanctuary.

Finally – We want this conference to be a wonderful experience for you. If we can assist you in
any way, please let us know! I look forward to meeting you all – safe travel!

Laura Nickle
Conference Coordinator