WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL WORKSHOP
ON CHRISTIAN UNITY!

Registration is NOW OPEN

“Do good; seek justice”
(Isaiah 1:17)

2023 National Workshop on Christian Unity
comes to Milwaukee, WI , May 8-11, 2023

Developed by the Minnesota Council of Churches in response to the injustice experienced by people of color in their state and beyond, the theme for the 2023 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, “Do Good; Seek Justice (Isaiah 1:17),” will serve as theme for NWCU 2023 as well. Theologian-in-Residence the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers will lead us in considering the theme under three sub-topics: listening to the biblical call to justice, lamenting the lack of justice in our world, and living into justice in our communities. Each day Workshop participants will join in table conversations around the praxis of justice facilitated by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center.

We come together as ecumenists to take up the key question posed by the 2023 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: “How can we live our unity as Christians so as to confront the evils and injustices of our time?” We pray that the “work” of this year’s Workshop may increase our understanding of the relationship between unity and justice and renew our desire and commitment to do good and seek justice for all of God’s people.

The National Workshop on Christian Unity has advanced unity and reconciliation among various Christian communities for more than 50 years. The Workshop continues to be the only gathering of its kind at a national level in the world. The annual event brings together ecumenical representatives, ecumenists, and interested members from all churches who share one faith, one baptism in Jesus Christ.

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

In order to love our neighbors, we encourage vaccination and masking as appropriate. The NWCU will follow the local protocols at the time of the event.

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Hotel Reservations can be made here

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WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL WORKSHOP
ON CHRISTIAN UNITY!

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AGENDA and WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

“We saw the star in the East,
and we came to worship Him.”

Matthew 2:2

2022 National Workshop on Christian Unity
comes to Christ Cathedral, Anaheim, CA, May 3-6, 2022

Our upcoming workshop includes a rich program of plenaries and seminars, and opportunities to join together in prayer around this year’s theme from Matthew 2. We will explore relationships between churches of the East and West, worship in many contexts (including interfaith), worship in late-pandemic times, current ecumenical dialogues, and other issues, including racial justice, care for creation, and the future of ecumenism. Our theologian in residence will be Rev. Dr. Elaine A. Heath, PhD, Founding President of Neighborhood Seminary. She will lead us in daily prayer, reflections and study throughout our time together. Read more about the purpose and history of the National Workshop here and check back with us regularly as we continue to add information about Plenary and Seminar Speakers.

The National Workshop on Christian Unity has advanced unity and reconciliation among various Christian communities for more than 50 years. The Workshop continues to be the only gathering of its kind at a national level in the world. The annual event brings together ecumenical representatives, ecumenists, and interested members from all churches who share one faith, one baptism in Jesus Christ.

INVITATION – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Wednesday, May 4, 10:30am
Freed Theatre, Christ Cathedral Cultural Center , Orange County, VA.

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Signup for Archbishop Elpidophoros Plenary Talk – Orthodox Guest Attendees only – space limited to the first 150 respondents.

No overflow or standing room available. Receipt for registration must be presented to gain admittance to the talk. Seats are already reserved for NWCU Registrants.

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Room Accommodations are available at the following three locations. Each location below is within walking distance of the Cathedral.

JUST ANNOUNCED – GROUP RATE NOW AVAILABLE THRU APRIL 8 FOR AYERS HOTEL, ORANGE ONLY -$ 125 plus taxes per night.

The Doubletree Anaheim / 714-634-4500 / Doubletree Reservations
ALO Hotel by Ayres / 714-978-9168 / ALO Hotel Reservations
Ayres Hotel Orange / 714-919-7940 / ALO Hotel Orange Reservations

No NWCU discount or registration deadline for Doubletree or ALO.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED

In order to love our neighbors, we encourage vaccination and masking as appropriate. The NWCU will follow the local protocols at the time of the event.

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AGENDA and WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

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NOW CLOSED

NWCU BASIC CALENDAR OF EVENTS


Abide in my love… You shall bear much fruit

It has been quite a year, and plans have continued to change, but the National Workshop on Christian Unity will go on for 2021!  We will have an entirely online Workshop which gives us the opportunity to provide you with the same great programming and none of the travel cost.  Though we will miss being with each other physically, we are happy that we have found a way to continue to connect through this new “Covid-world.”  Some of you may have used Whova for other conferences during the pandemic, but if you have not, we promise you will catch on easily and we will provide introductions to the platform before the Workshop begins.

As usual, some network meetings will take place on Monday (April 12) prior to the opening worship.  (Look for emails from your network chairs for those details!)  Opening worship will still be Monday evening (Eastern time, late afternoon Pacific). 

On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (April 13-15), we will have morning devotions followed by the three plenaries.  Our Theologian in Residence will be Fr. William Skudlarek from St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota.  He was slated to be with us in Houston and has agreed to be with us online.  He will lead us each morning in devotion and study. 

We have also luckily been able to retain all of our plenary speakers; all plenaries will start at Noon EDT/9am PDT.  Tuesday will feature Msgr. Indunil Janakaratne Kodithuwakku Kankanamalage who serves as the Secretary of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.  Wednesday’s plenary will feature Bishops from several of our denominations interacting about how our church bodies can abide in God’s love working on issues around human migration. On Thursday, we will take a boots-on-the-ground approach to the same topic with two people who are driving advocacy efforts, working directly with asylum and helping those in need at the border.

In addition to our headline programming we are prepared to offer several great seminars and a new way to experience our exhibit hall.  This year as we will not have physical tables, you will be able to interact with our exhibitors and sponsors via video conferencing and informational videos.  We look forward to what some of these “coffee hour” opportunities might offer in this new platform!

We are excited to be with each of you, albeit at a safe distance; we shall still be one in Christ.

Looking forward to being with all of you,

The National Planning Committee

WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL WORKSHOP
ON CHRISTIAN UNITY!

2020 WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
IS NOW OPEN!

WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL WORKSHOP
ON CHRISTIAN UNITY!

“Welcoming all as Christ”
March 23-26, Whitehall Hotel, Houston, TX

Please join us for the 2020 National Workshop for Christian Unity in beautiful downtown Houston – 23 to 26 March. The Workshop will be held in the Whitehall Hotel just minutes from William P. Hobby International Airport.

Planning is already underway for the 2020 Workshop. Please check back regularly for more information and details.

SAVE THE DATE

Guidebook Conference Brochure and Schedule coming soon

2020 HOTEL REGISTRATION

Book your group rate for
National Workshop on Christian Unity here.
Group Rates available through 26 February 2020

Hotel information:  Whitehall Hotel, Houston
1700 Smith Street | Houston, TX 77002 | (713-739-8800)

2020 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL WORKSHOP
ON CHRISTIAN UNITY!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

2019 National Workshop on Christian Unity
comes to St. Louis, MO April 1-4, 2019

Our upcoming workshop includes a rich program of plenaries and seminars, a banquet, off-site tours, and opportunities to join together in prayer. Our theologian in residence will be Brother Emile from the Taizé Community in France. He will lead us in daily prayer, reflections and study throughout our time together. Please check back with us as we finalize our Plenary and Seminar Speakers.

The National Workshop on Christian Unity has advanced unity and reconciliation among various Christian communities for more than 50 years. The Workshop continues to be the only gathering of its kind at a national level in the world. The annual event brings together ecumenical representatives, ecumenists, and interested members from all churches who share one faith, one baptism in Jesus Christ.

SAVE THE DATE

PRELIMINARY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (scroll to April)

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

RESERVATIONS ST. LOUIS HILTON @ THE BALLPARK, ST. LOUIS
Hotel accommodations are being provided by the St. Louis Hilton Hotel at the Ballpark in downtown St. Louis. Reservations can be made by phone, 314-421-1776. Please mention 2019 NWCU Annual Conference to receive the group rate of $ 165.00 (does not include tax). Reservations can also be made on-line by visiting Reservations. The deadline for the group rate is 7 March.

Local Transportation information will become available in the coming weeks.

EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE

Learn more about the history of the National Workshop on Christian Unity, past workshops, partners in church unity, inter-religious relations, and more by browsing our website.

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A Special Event to mark Reform, Repentance, and Reconciliation among the Followers of Christ.

The 2017 National Workshop for Christian Unity will be a very special time.  Ecumenists from across the United States will gather in Minneapolis the first week of May to reflect on themes of reformation.  A primary focus will be on commemorating the 500^th anniversary of transformational events in the Wittenberg of 1517 that initiated both a series of reforms and tragic tensions among Christians in western Europe.  It will be a time to engage in reform and the reformers of the Church, both past and present.  And it will be a time to work together on our common journey to heal the wounds of discord and separation so that the world may believe.

For those who have attended National Workshops in the past, they will notice several new features in 2017.  Several national denominational leaders will be with us to mark the amazing gifts of reconciliation that we have experienced over the past several decades.  These gifts include new relationships among church bodies, as well as new commitments to restoring communion among traditions.  A concert around the themes of reform, repentance, and reconciliation will take place during the Workshop.  Attendees will have the opportunity to get out of the hotel and experience ecumenical ministries in the community.  There will be an option to participate in a special tour of ecclesial art and architecture in the Twin Cities.  Plenary sessions on-site will highlight new approaches to ecumenical and interreligious engagement.  And special plenary sessions are scheduled to bring denominational representatives together for intentional time to work on current initiatives to serve the people of God.

Check back regularly for more information and details on the 2017 National Workshop on Christian Unity.  This will be an enriching workshop for all!

Mark your calendars!

1 to 4 May 2017

Hilton Hotel, Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

We are gathering at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky April 18 – 21,  view our SAVE THE DATE mailing for an complete overview of this year’s program. We will be sending the complete Brochure for this year’s NWCU shortly.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Highlights of this year’s conference include The Rev. Dr. James Forbes, our resident theologian, a Wednesday evening River Cruise on the Belle of Louisville, significant presentations on the Papal Encyclical on the care of the earth, and workshops on ways to be good companions with Interfaith sisters and brothers in difficult  events. And there will be a Bookstore !

Networks are planning their usual round of educational and informational gatherings, beginning on Monday afternoon April 18^th – be sure to check meeting times. Our opening late Monday afternoon begins with a conference-wide reception, followed by the opening liturgy at the Roman Catholic Cathedral.

Room rates are lower than previous years, and we hope you can find less expensive flights into Louisville by planning early.   We have a large block of rooms at the Galt House, if you want to go ahead and register, make sure that they know you are with the National Workshop in order to get the conference rate. Reservations can be made by phone, 800-843-4258. Please mention 2016 NWCU Annual Conference to get the group rate of $ 120.00 (does not include tax). Reservations can also be made on-line by visiting Galt House Hotel. The deadline for the group rate is March 28.

If you have particular questions please watch this page,  check with the president of your network, or staff person at your communion headquarters.

I look forward to seeing you in Louisville for a great National Workshop on Christian Unity.

Daniell Hamby, Chair

2016 NWCU Planning Committee