Conference Schedule at a Glance

    We are excited to have you join us for the 2026 Conference on Worship, Theology, and the Arts: Nourishing Vocation – Every Time; Every Age; Every Place

     

    PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

    • Worship: Daily Worship in Boe Memorial Chapel.
    • Plenary Sessions: A 60-minute session with all conference participants featuring a speaker in collaboration with an Artist-in-Residence.
    • What Nourishes You? lunch and conversation
    • Spotlight Sessions: 60-minute sessions connected to the conference theme that actively engages participants. The sessions are for practitioners and by practitioners.
    • Ministry Fair: Congregations and other ministries showcase what they have been doing in ministry.
    • Kairos Time: A chance to rest, reflect, or to spend time in community.
    • Dinner Church: Worship and dinner in community
    • Networking and Affinity Groups
    The conference also offers opportunities to participate in vocal and handbell choirs.

    Presenters – Coming Soon

     

    2026 CWTA Conference Schedule

    Monday
    July 20, 2026
    “Every Time”
    Tuesday
    July 21, 2026
    “Every Age”
    Wednesday
    July 22, 2026
    “Every Place”
     

    7:00–8:30 a.m.
    Breakfast (for on-campus residents)

    7:30–8:45 a.m.
    Learning Community Breakfast (by invitation)

    7:45–8:45
    Handbell Reading Session

    8:30-9:00
    Kairos Time

    7:00–8:30 a.m.
    Breakfast (for on-campus residents)

    8:00–8:45 a.m.
    Handbell Rehearsal

    8:30–9:15 a.m.
    Ministry Practitioner’s Panel Discussion
     

    9:00–10:00 a.m.
    Plenary Session

    		 8:45–9:30 a.m.
    Choir Rehearsal
     

    10:00–10:05 a.m.
    Group Photo

    		 9:15–10:00 a.m.
    Residential Check-out break and snack break
      10–10:30 a.m.
    Snack Break    		 10:00–10:45 a.m.
    Plenary Session
      10:30–11:30 a.m.
    Worship    		 10:45–11 a.m.
    Break

    10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
    Registration Check-in

    Welcome Table Open

    10:45 a.m.–Noon

    Handbell Rehearsal

    11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
    Lunch

    What Nourishes You?

    		 11:00 a.m.–noon.
    Closing Worship

    Noon–1:00
    Lunch for Sunday arrivals and handbell players

    1:00–2:00 p.m.
    Welcome and Worship

    		 1:15–2:15 p.m.
    Spotlight Sessions

    noon–1:00 p.m.
    Lunch to go
    2:15-3:00 p.m.
    Plenary Session    		 2:15–2:45 p.m.
    Break    		  
    3:00–3:50 p.m.
    Choir Reading Session
    Kairos Time and Snack Break    		 2:45–3:45 p.m.
    Spotlight Sessions
    Handbell Rehearsal    		  

    4:00–5:00 p.m.
    Spotlight Sessions

    4:00–5:10 p.m.
    Choir Rehearsal

    		 3:45–5:00 p.m.
    Kairos Time
    Choir Rehearsal    		  
    5:15–6:30 p.m.
    Heavy Appetizers and Networking Affinity Group Event    		 5:00–6:15 p.m.
    Dinner Church    		  
    5:15–6:30 p.m.
    Exhibitors and Galleries open    		 6:15–7:15 p.m.
    Dessert Reception    		  
    6:30–7:15 p.m.
    Evening Prayer    		 6:15–7:15 p.m.
    Exhibitor Fair & Ministry Fair