THE CHURCHES UNITED CONVENTION 2024
CONVENTION SCHEDULE (CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES)
- MONDAY, JULY 22nd
- TUESDAY, JULY 23rd
- WEDNESDAY, JULY 24th
- THURSDAY, JULY 25th
- FRIDAY, JULY 26th
- YOUTH CHOIR INFORMATION
- MARKETPLACE INFORMATION
Attire for Monday, July 22nd is casual/business.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 pm | Vendor Setup |
Attire for Tuesday, July 23rd is casual/business.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 pm | Doors Open | ||
| 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Executive Luncheon for Pastors, Spouses and VIPs | The Life Center | |
| 6:00 pm | Doors Open | ||
| 6:00 pm | Volunteer Check In | Foyer | |
| 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm | Churches United Praise Team Rehearsal | Room 301 | |
| 6:30 pm – 6:50 pm | Marketplace Open | ||
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Presiding Bishop’s Keynote Address Service | Speaker: Presiding Bishop, Bishop Lyle Dukes | Sanctuary |
| 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Dinner Menu Foyer Activities Vendors |
Attire for Wednesday, July 24th is casual/business for morning sessions and church attire for evening sessions.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Doors Open | ||
| 9:00 am – 9:50 am | Volunteer Orientation and Continental Breakfast | Pastors Rod and Lashree Obee | Foyer |
| 9:30 am – 11:00 am | Marketplace Open – Breakfast Menu | ||
| 10:00 am – 10:50 am | General Session 1 | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 11:00 am – 11:40 am | General Session 2 | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 11:50 am – 12:25 pm | General Session 3 | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Lunch Menu | ||
| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Midday Service | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Lunch Menu Foyer Activities Churches United Photo Backdrop Vendors Churches United Memorabilia Sales | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Churches United Choir Rehearsal | Churches United Executive Director, Pastor Deborah Dukes | Sanctuary |
| 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm | Churches United Praise Team Rehearsal | Churches United Executive Director, Pastor Deborah Dukes | Room 301 |
| 6:30 pm – 6:50 pm | Marketplace Open | ||
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | “Ignite the Fire” Evening Service | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 9:00 pm – 12:00 am | Young Adult Fellowship | TBD | |
| 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Dinner Menu Foyer Activities Churches United Photo Backdrop Vendors Churches United Memorabilia Sales |
Attire for Thursday, July 25th is church attire.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 pm – 6:50 pm | Marketplace Open | ||
| 10:00 am – 10:50 am | General Session 1 | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 11:00 am – 11:40 am | General Session 2 | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 11:50 am – 12:25 pm | General Session 3 | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 1:00 pm – 2:20 pm | Midday Service | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Pastors and Spouses Round Table Discussion | Facilitators: Bishop Lyle Dukes and Pastor Deborah Dukes | Sanctuary |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | “Impact Night” Evening Service | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Dinner Menu Foyer Activities Vendors Churches United Memorabilia Sales |
Attire is casual/business for morning sessions and church attire for evening sessions. Churches United Leaders participating in the Ordination Service should wear the designated Ceremonial Attire today.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Doors Open | ||
| 9:30 am – 11:00 am | Marketplace Open – Breakfast Menu | ||
| 10:00 am – 10:50 am | General Session 1 | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 11:00 am – 11:40 am | General Session 2: Pastors Panel Discussion | Sanctuary | |
| 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Marketplace Open – Lunch Menu Foyer Activities Churches United Photo Backdrop Vendors T-Shirt Sales | ||
| 1:00 pm – 2:20 pm | “Elevate Day” Midday Service | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Ecclesiastical Impartation and Walkthrough | Sanctuary | |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Marketplace Open – Lunch Menu | ||
| 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | “Elevation Night” Ordination Service for Deacons, Ministers, Evangelists and Elders | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm | Pastors and Spouses Reception / Churches United Interest Meeting | The Life Center | |
| 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Dinner Menu Foyer Activities Churches United Photo Backdrop Vendors Churches United T-Shirt Sales |
The Churches United Youth Choir (grades 6 – 12) will be singing for the convention on Thursday, July 27th at 7 pm during the Evening Service.
We want all youth in grades 6 – 12 to participate in the choir. Please see the details below to get your youth ready for this awesome night of praise!
CHOIR SONG
- TBD
ATTIRE
- Boys: White dress shirt, black tie (optional), black pants, black shoes
- Girls: White blouse, black skirt, black shoes
REHEARSAL
- TBD
MARKETPLACE HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday, July 23rd- Friday, July 26th
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Breakfast Menu
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Sandwiches, Bananas, Cold Cereal with Milk, Oatmeal, Muffins, Honey Buns
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Lunch Menu
Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Hotdog, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Queso and Tortilla Chips
10:00 pm – Closing
Dinner Menu
• Entrees: Ribs, Baked Chicken
• Sides: Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Rolls
• Desserts: Pound Cake, Peach Cobbler, Cheesecake, Banana Pudding, Ice Cream
*Convention Itinerary Subject to Change.
VENDORS AND SPONSORS!
SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS AT THE CHURCHES UNITED CONVENTION…APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!
YOUTH CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Middle and High School Youth (Grades 6-12)
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 9:50 am | Doors Open |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Welcome and Overview |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Ice Breaker |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Activity and Lesson |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Choir Rehearsal |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Lunch |
| 2:00 pm | Board Buses for Youth Fellowship Event |
| 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Youth Fellowship Event |
| 4:30 pm | Youth Returned to Harvest Life Church |
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 9:50 am | Doors Open |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Welcome and Overview |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Ice Breaker |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Activity and Lesson |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Board Buses to Youth Fellowship Event |
| 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Youth Fellowship Event |
| 4:30 pm | All Youth Returned to Harvest Life Church |
The Churches United Youth Choir (grades 6 – 12) will be singing for the convention on Thursday, July 23rd at 7 pm during the Evening Service.
We want all youth in grades 6 – 12 to participate in the choir. Please see the details below to get your youth ready for this awesome night of praise!
CHOIR SONG
- TBD
ATTIRE
- Boys: White dress shirt, black tie (optional), black pants, black shoes
- Girls: White blouse, black skirt, black shoes
REHEARSAL
- TBD
*Youth Convention Itinerary Subject to Change.
YOUTH CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Churches United Kidz (Age 3 – 5th Grade)
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 8:50 am | Doors Open |
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Welcome, Overview and Introductions |
| 9:45 am – 10:00 am | Bathroom Break |
| 10:00 am – 10:45 am | Bible Lesson, Praise and Worship Activity |
| 11:00 am – 11:45 am | Handwashing / Lunch |
| 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Playtime |
| 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm | Dismissal |
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 8:50 am | Doors Open |
| 9:00 am – 9:20 am | Welcome, Overview and Introductions |
| 9:20 am – 9:35 am | Bathroom Break |
| 9:35 am – 9:55 am | Board Buses to Kidz Event Playground |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Kidz Event (Lunch will be held at the event) |
| 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm | Handwashing |
| 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Movie |
| 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm | Dismissal |
*Youth Convention Itinerary Subject to Change.
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ORDINATION AND CONSECRATION CEREMONY INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
We always experience a powerful time in the presence of God during our Churches United Ordination and Consecration Ceremony. We look forward our upcoming spiritual promotion of our Deacons, Ministers, Evangelists and Elders during this year’s Elevation Service!