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Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts

2026 Dates: July 20-22
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2026 – Nourishing Vocation: Every Time. Every Age. Every Place.

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St. Olaf Conference on Worship, Theology, and the ArtsThe Lutheran Center for Faith, Values and Community and the Nourishing Vocation Projects at St. Olaf College would like to invite you to next year’s Conference on Worship, Theology and the Arts: Nourishing Vocation: Every Time, Every Age, Every Place, which takes place in July 2026 at St. Olaf College.  The conference will combine signature CWTA musical experiences with innovative and imaginative work being done by both the Nourishing Vocation Project and Nourishing Vocation with Children, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Char Rachuy Cox. 

As a college that challenges students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition, St. Olaf College has a rich history of nourishing the church in its own unique calling. The Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts (CWTA) is a conference 

  • of ministry practitioners,
  • by ministry practitioners,
  • for ministry practitioners.

 CWTA offers professional development, spiritual nourishment, and networking opportunities for persons engaged in congregational and specialized ministries.

Lay people, church musicians,  youth ministers, faith formation leaders, Deacons and Pastors from many denominations and congregations of varying sizes participate in the conference.  CWTA offers:

  • Daily worship that refreshes and inspires.
  • Tested ideas and practices that can be contextualized into worship and faith formation experiences in participant congregations.
  • Spiritual practices to nourish during the conference, in congregations, and at home.
  • Active engagement in the arts.
  • Networking with ministry partners from across the country.
  • Rest and renewal for the life and work of ministry that lies ahead.

Come join us on The Hill at CWTA 2026!