Come Find Rest
Come Find Rest
presented by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM)
September 25-26, 2026
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Columbia, SC
Event Description: "Come Find Rest" is a weekend designed to nurture both spirit and vocation. Rooted in the themes of sabbath and renewal, this gathering weaves together collaborative singing, meaningful workshops, and intentional time for connection. Participants will explore how practices of rest can be thoughtfully integrated into the rhythm of ministry, leaving refreshed, encouraged, and equipped to lead with renewed purpose.
Registration Information:
On-Time Rates
PAM Member Rate: $65
Non-Member Rate: $80
Late Rates (after August 25)
PAM Member Rate: $80
Non-Member Rate: $95
Discounted rates available for groups of 5 or more registering - please contact pam@pcusa.org for more information or assistance with registration.
Event Leadership:
Festival Director - Augie Gil
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Alicia W. Walker
Interest Sessions led by Rev. Emily Mooneyhan and Rev. Melissa McNair-King
Festival of Choirs 2026
Third Annual Festival of Choirs
Join us Oct. 2–3 at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, for an unforgettable celebration of choral music! Under the direction of renowned festival director Everett McCorvey, this event brings together choirs from across the region for two days of inspiring rehearsals, workshops, and performances. Experience the joy of singing in community, learning from exceptional leaders, and lifting voices in praise. Whether you’re a choir member, director, or music enthusiast, this festival promises music that moves the soul.
Learn more and register at https://www.presbymusic.org/mid-south!
Available in English
Come to the Mountains
Come to the Mountains: A Presbyterian Youth Workers' Association Retreat
Join us for PYWA’s Second Annual “Come to the Mountains” Gathering in Montreat, North Carolina. This gathering is open to all youth workers — ordained and non-ordained, volunteers and professionals alike.
Over the course of a few days, participants will have the opportunity to:
Worship & Keynote – led by Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean and Rev. Neema Cyrus Franklin.
Learning Labs — Hands-on sessions designed to sharpen your skills and deepen your practice in youth ministry.
Soul Care — Intentional time set aside for rest, reflection, and personal renewal.
Idea Exchange — A collaborative space to share insights, challenges, and creative solutions with fellow youth workers.
Jesus & Justice Young Adult Advocacy Conference
Jesus & Justice Young Adult Advocacy Conference
October 23-25, 2026
Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, Georgia)
Get ready to connect, learn, and be empowered to advocate for a more just world! This conference is perfect for college students and seminarians who want to learn effective ways to stand up for causes they believe in, build networks, and engage with advocacy topics in meaningful ways.
Standing with Immigrants Conference
Standing with Immigrants Conference
The event is co-sponsored by Interfaith Atlanta and The New Sanctuary Movement of Atlanta and Interfaith Atlanta.
Clarkston Community Center
Friday, August 7 from 9 am to 1 pm.
We have a great panel (Keynote speakers Mark Douglas and Rafael Reyes from CTS plus others) who will speak and answer questions about the current issues facing immigrants. There will also be several organizations attending who will share volunteer opportunities with Interfaith Church Communities looking to get involved.
UKirk National Gathering 2026
UKirk National Gathering
July 20-23, 2026
Lake Tahoe
Join your UKirk Network colleagues July 20-23 in beautiful Lake Tahoe for our 2026 UKirk National Gathering at Zephyr Point Conference Center. Our theme this year is “Making Room: Creating Space, Celebrating Curiosity, and Blessing the Spirit’s Work Among Us” and we are thrilled to share that the Rev. Lindsey Hubbard-Groves will be our worship leader.
2026 PAM Worship & Music Conference
2026 PAM Worship & Music Conference
Experience a week of renewal and inspiration at Montreat Conference Center, June 21–26 or June 28–July 3! This beloved gathering brings together pastors, musicians, artists, and worship leaders for vibrant worship, transformative learning, and rich community. Explore seminars, choral and instrumental ensembles, and creative arts that deepen faith and celebrate God’s presence. With programming for all ages, including children, youth, and adults, this conference is a cornerstone for those passionate about worship and music. Register now at Home | presbymusic.
Available in English
2026 Montreat Youth Conferences
Montreat Youth Conference 2026
This year, we will be exploring the theme “Wonder and Wander” by creating a space where change is invited, challenge is expected, and where all are embraced.
Thriving in Ministry Conference
THRIVING IN MINISTRY CONFERENCE
As part of PC's Ecology of Calling Initiative (funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment) we are excited to sponsor a conference for clergy and other church professionals entitled Thriving in Ministry. The conference will occur on our campus April 27 & 28. PC alumni will serve as the featured speakers. There is no cost to attend the conference, and hotel expenses will be covered for the first 20 participants who register.
NAPC National Gathering
National Association of Presbyterian Clergywomen - National Gathering 2026
April 14-17
Columbia Theological Seminary
Join clergywomen from across the PC(USA) at Columbia Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. We will share ideas for transforming ourselves and our ministries.
Theme - Dangerous Times and Still We Rise: Love, Truth and Other Revolutionary Solutions
Keynotes include -
The Rev. Shannon Kershner, senior pastor and head of staff at Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta
The Rev. Dr. Khalia J. Williams, Associate Dean of Worship and Formation at the Candler School of Theology
The Rev. CeCe Armstrong, NAPC co-moderator, Co-Moderator of the 226th General Assembly (2024), and associate pastor at St. James Presbyterian Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Rev. Anna George Traynham, senior pastor and head of staff at Shallowford Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, will lead participants in creative worship services each day.
Workshops include -
Rev. Aisha Brooks-Johnson: This is My Story, This Is My Song. Exploring the Gift of Empathy and Compassion through the Practice Spiritual Autobiography.
Rev. Dr. Gini Norris-Lane : Ministering After Natural and Unnatural Disasters
Rev. Susan Barnes: Finishing the Fabric: Finish your custom stole or learn how to begin to make a stole with theological meaning.
Rev. Karen Fitz La Barge: Christian Nationalism: One Clergywoman’s Resistance
Rev. Ce Ce Armstrong: Earth, Wind, and Fire – Lyrical Prophets & Revolutionary Vocalists
Rev. Liz Wagner: Heart & Treasure. Church Budgets are Mission Documents
Rev. Elizabeth Little: Understanding Your Board of Pension Benefits as Women
Rev. Kathryn Threadgill: Wonder in Christ’s Waters
Rev. Neeley Lane: God in the Ordinary: Experiencing God in the midst of it all
Article - Presbyterian News Service - National Association of Presbyterian Clergywomen to gather at Columbia Seminary April 14-17