2000-2012: FCM found a new home when it moved to Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) in 2000. Attendance once again began to grow and many families attended the conventions. During these years, the many wonderful performances, the teen puppet workshop, youth talent contests, and the ‘Chalk-O-Rama’ were all eagerly anticipated and enjoyed. As always, there were numerous workshops in seven different performing areas as well as corporate worship and evening programs where Gospel was presented and the public was welcome.
IWU Newspaper Coverage
During the years at IWU, the conference had much newspaper coverage both locally and in Indianapolis.
Daily Bulletins & More-Marion, IN
Brochures, convention books, and the Daily Bulletins were all valuable resources for attendees.
Sunday In the Park
The Conference would officially begin on Monday, but most attendees arrived on Sunday. This led Bev Dowling and others to organize ‘Sunday in the Park’ as an outreach to the Marion Community. It was always well attended.
Photo Albums: 2000, 2001, 2008, & Undated
Only a few pictures from the early years of IWU can be dated, but all show the wonderful speakers, entertainers & enjoyment attendees experienced.
Photo Album 2003
2003 would celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the FCM and it was a great celebration! Stan Adair, Member #1, was able to attend- much to the delight of attendees.
Photo Album 2012
The last year at IWU was a great convention and was also filled with many happy memories of the years spent in Marion.