Conference 2024
Schedule

Image of a bone with a stem wrapped around it, growing into a dandelion, with the words, "Can These Bones Live? Embodying Hope and Justice"

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Venue: Asbury UMC, 926 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

7:15 – 7:30 p.m.

7:30 – 8:15 p.m.

8:15 – 9:00 p.m.

Registration opens 

Welcome Reception (with small plates and appetizers)

Teaching Moment – Mihee Kim Kort

Break

Worship and Evening Prayer

Time for Connection and Conversation

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Venue: First Congregational UCC, 945 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001

8:15 – 8:45 a.m.

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

11:30 – 12:00 p.m.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

1:00 – 1:50 p.m.

2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Holy Yoga

Worship and Morning Prayer

Teaching Moment – Rev. Gabby Cudjoe-Wilkes

Book Signing and Break

Lunch

Workshops

Workshops

Coffee and Connections

Keynote Speaker – Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace

Dine Around
Off-site at various locations around DC

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Venue: First Congregational UCC, 945 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

11:30 – 12:30 p.m.

12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

2:00 – 2:10 p.m.

2:10 – 3:00pm

3:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Worship

Teaching Moment – Kaitlyn Scheiss

Lunch and Break

Keynote Speaker – Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace

Break

Workshops

Affinity Group Activities and Dinner
Off-site at various locations around DC

Friday, May 24, 2024

Venue: First Congregational UCC, 945 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

YCWI Plenary, State of YCWI Membership Update

Time to Connect – stay connected beyond the Conference

Sending Worship, includes Commissioning and Prayer for Graduates