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Discover gatherings and experiences that inspire, educate, empower, and equip. Disciples Home Missions events offer opportunities to learn, train, and grow together through workshops, conferences, and ministry programs designed to strengthen faith and leadership. Whether online or in person, DHM events connect you with others who share a passion for serving, learning, and living out the mission of the church in the world.

Upcoming Events

2026 Association of Professional Chaplains Annual Conference

Date: June 11, 2026 12:00 am – June 13, 2026 12:00 am (Eastern)
Location: New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Organizer: Association of Professional Chaplains
Program: Chaplaincy and Specialized Ministries, Disciples Chaplains
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Congregational Vitality Workshop at the 2026 Biennial Session of the National Convocation

Date: June 12, 2026 1:30 pm – June 12, 2026 3:00 pm (Central)
Location: Hyatt Regency DFW, 2334 N International Pkwy, DFW Airport, TX 75261
Program: Congregational Vitality and Innovation
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Voting Rights Workshop at the 2026 Biennial Session of the National Convocation

Date: June 12, 2026 1:30 pm – June 12, 2026 3:00 pm (Central)
Location: Hyatt Regency DFW, 2334 N International Pkwy, DFW Airport, TX 75261
Program: Justice & Advocacy
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Conversation Café – Thriving Faith Communities During Uncertain Times

Date: June 16, 2026 11:30 am – June 16, 2026 12:45 am (Central)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Congregational Vitality and Innovation
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Children Worship Wonder & Welcome Training – Glendale, Arizona

Date: July 18, 2026 9:00 am – July 18, 2026 5:00 pm (Pacific)
Location: Foothills Christian Church
3951 W. Happy Valley Rd.
Glendale, Arizona 85310
(plus Online portions)
Program: Children Worship, Wonder & Welcome, Christian Education & Faith Formation, Families and Children
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The Black Church and Climate Justice Webinar: Faith, Resilience, and Action for a Sustainable Future

Date: July 28, 2026 7:30 pm – July 28, 2026 9:00 pm (Eastern)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Black Church Ministries, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy, Outdoor Ministries
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Children Worship Wonder & Welcome Training – Arlington, Texas

Date: August 8, 2026 9:00 am – August 8, 2026 5:00 pm (Central)
Location: First Christian Church
910 South Collins Street
Arlington, Texas 76010
(plus Online portions)
Program: Children Worship, Wonder & Welcome, Christian Education & Faith Formation, Families and Children
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Children Worship Wonder & Welcome Training – Silver Springs, Florida

Date: August 15, 2026 9:00 am – August 15, 2026 5:00 pm (Eastern)
Location: The Retreat at Silver Springs
6455 East Silver Springs Blvd.
Silver Springs, FL, 34488
(plus Online portions)
Program: Children Worship, Wonder & Welcome, Christian Education & Faith Formation, Families and Children
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Children Worship Wonder & Welcome Training – Zanesville, Ohio

Date: August 22, 2026 9:00 am – August 22, 2026 5:00 pm (Eastern)
Location: First Christian Church
3000 Dresden Road
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
(plus Online portions)
Program: Children Worship, Wonder & Welcome, Christian Education & Faith Formation, Families and Children
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Oreon E. Scott Clergy Conference Sept. 1-4, 2026 Christmount Conference Center

Date: September 1, 2026 4:00 pm – September 4, 2026 10:00 am (Eastern)
Location: Christmount Christian Assembly, Black Mountain, NC
Program: Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy, Outdoor Ministries
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Interim Ministry Basics – Fall 2026

Date: September 14, 2026 7:00 pm – November 2, 2026 9:00 pm (Eastern)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Disciples Interims

Chaplaincy & Specialized Ministries Retreat Event

Date: September 16, 2026 12:00 am – September 18, 2026 12:00 am (Eastern)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Organizer: Chaplaincy & Specialized Ministries
Program: Chaplaincy and Specialized Ministries, Disciples Chaplains
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This Year’s Past Events

Conversation Café – Community Partnerships: Expanding Congregational Capacity & Relevancy

Date: April 21, 2026 11:30 am – April 21, 2026 12:45 pm (Central)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Black Church Ministries, Congregational Vitality and Innovation
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Green Chalice Online Gathering- April 16, 2026 Getting the Garden ready!

Date: April 16, 2026 7:00 pm – April 16, 2026 8:15 pm (Eastern)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Disciples Youth, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy
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Interim Ministry Basics – Spring 2026

Date: April 13, 2026 7:00 pm – June 8, 2026 9:00 pm (Eastern)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Disciples Interims

Young Adults Disciples Discernment Retreat Vanderbilt March 27-29

Date: March 27, 2026 5:00 pm – March 29, 2026 3:00 pm (Eastern)
Location: Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbuilt
Program: Disciples Young Adults
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Black Ministers Retreat – Virginia Beach, VA March 10-12, 2026

Date: March 10, 2026 4:00 pm – March 12, 2026 11:00 am (Eastern)
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Retreat Hotel: Springhill Suites Ocean Front, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Program: Black Church Ministries, Christian Education & Faith Formation, Congregational Vitality and Innovation
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Justice and Creation Fellows Applications Open Jan. 30-March 16, 2026

Location: At ministry sites with applications sent to Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri.
Organizer: Green Chalice
Program: Green Chalice
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Green Chalice Online Gathering- February 12

Date: February 12, 2026 7:00 pm – February 12, 2026 8:15 pm (Eastern)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Disciples Youth, Green Chalice, Justice & Advocacy
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Eco Story Circles- Exploring Gratitude and Grief -Spring 2026

Date: February 11, 2026 12:15 pm – March 25, 2026 1:30 pm (Eastern)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Green Chalice
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All-Interims Gathering – February 2, 2026

Date: February 2, 2026 6:00 pm – February 2, 2026 7:25 pm (Central)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Disciples Interims
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Children Worship Wonder & Welcome Training – Pacific Southwest Region

Date: January 31, 2026 9:00 am – January 31, 2026 5:00 pm (Pacific)
Location: First Christian Church
1130 E Walnut Avenue
Orange, California 92867
(plus Online portions)
Program: Children Worship, Wonder & Welcome, Families and Children

Family Systems Theory: Connecting the Pieces – Leadership and Systems Wisdom

Date: January 6, 2026 7:00 pm – March 3, 2026 9:00 pm (Eastern)
Location: Online Via Zoom
Program: Disciples Interims
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