PRE-CONVENTION PRAYER

Let’s pray together as we prepare for our Convention!

From Tuesday, July 18th to Friday, July 21st, we’re asking all of the Churches United churches and friends to pray with us from 6:00 am – 6:30 am and/or from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm.

Pastor Joseph Davis
Churches United Convention Prayer Director

THE CHURCHES UNITED CONVENTION 2023

Words cannot express the powerful and anointed time we had at our Inaugural Convention 2022! We experienced a Quantum Leap in our services with every speaker, every session, every activity, our Youth Ministry and through the fellowship. Churches came together from around the world to unite together for the launching of Churches United.

Register for our 2023 Convention and get ready for your next level! View our Convention Schedule below.

View our Inaugural Convention 2022 Photos!

CONVENTION SCHEDULE (CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES)

Attire for Monday, July 24th is casual/business.

TIMESESSIONSPEAKER / ACTIVITYLOCATION
7:00 pmVendor Setup

Attire for Tuesday, July 25th is casual/business.

TIMESESSIONSPEAKER / ACTIVITYLOCATION
12:30 pmDoors Open
1:00 pm – 3:00 pmExecutive Luncheon for Pastors, Spouses and VIPs
6:00 pmDoors Open
6:00 pm – 6:50 pmMarketplace Open
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmPresiding Bishop’s Keynote Address ServiceSpeaker: Presiding Bishop, Bishop Lyle DukesSanctuary
9:00 pm – 11:00 pmMarketplace Open – Dinner Menu
Foyer Activities
Bishop Dukes’ Book Signing
Shoe Shine Station
Youth Band (near The Meeting Room)
Balloon Artists

Attire for Wednesday, July 26th is casual/business for morning sessions and church attire for evening sessions. 

TIMESESSIONSPEAKER / ACTIVITYLOCATION
9:30 amDoors Open
9:30 am – 11:00 amMarketplace Open – Breakfast Menu
10:00 am – 10:50 amGeneral Session 1Speaker: TBDSanctuary
11:00 am – 11:40 amGeneral Session 2Speaker: TBDSanctuary
11:50 am – 12:25 pmGeneral Session 3: IgniteSpeaker: Bishop Lyle Dukes Sanctuary
12:00 pm – 3:00 pmMarketplace Open – Lunch Menu
1:00 pm – 2:30 pmMidday ServiceSpeaker: TBD Sanctuary
2:30 pm – 3:00 pmMarketplace Open – Lunch Menu
Foyer Activities
Chair Massage Stations
Bishop Dukes’ Book Signing
3:00 pm – 4:00 pmChurches United Choir Rehearsal
6:30 pm – 6:50 pmMarketplace Open
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmEvening ServiceSpeaker: Bishop Carolyn ShowellSanctuary
9:00 pmYoung Adult FellowshipTBD
9:00 pm – 11:00 pmMarketplace Open – Dinner Menu

Attire for Thursday, July 27th is casual for the picnic and church attire for evening service. 

TIMESESSIONSPEAKER / ACTIVITYLOCATION
10:00 am – 2:00 pmChurches United PicnicTBD
6:30 pm – 6:50 pm Marketplace Open
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmEvening ServiceSpeaker: Bishop Timothy ClarkeSanctuary
9:00 pm – 11:00 pmMarketplace Open – Dinner Menu
Foyer Activities
Bible Games: Bible Trivia, Bible Charades, Finish the Lyric

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.

TIMESESSIONSPEAKER / ACTIVITYLOCATION
9:30 amDoors Open
9:30 am – 11:00 amMarketplace Open – Breakfast Menu
10:00 am – 10:50 amGeneral Session 1Speaker: TBDSanctuary
11:00 am – 11:40 amGeneral Session 2Speaker: TBDSanctuary
11:50 am – 12:25 pmGeneral Session 3Speaker: TBD Sanctuary
12:00 pm – 2:30 pmMarketplace Open – Lunch Menu
1:00 pm – 2:00 pmEcclesiastical Impartation and WalkthroughSpeaker: TBD Sanctuary
2:00 pm – 2:30 amMarketplace Open – Lunch Menu
5:30 pm – 5:50 pmMarketplace Open
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmOrdination Service for Deacons, Ministers, Evangelists and EldersSpeaker: Bishop Joseph Walker IIISanctuary
9:00 pm – 11:00 pmPastors and Spouses Reception / Churches United Interest Meeting The Life Center
9:00 pm – 11:00 pmMarketplace Open – Dinner Menu
Foyer Activities
Orchestra Ensemble

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 25th – Friday, July 28th

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!

SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS AT THE CHURCHES UNITED CONVENTION!

YOUTH CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Middle and High School Youth (Grades 6-12)

TIMEACTIVITY
9:50 amDoors Open
10:00 am – 10:30 amWelcome and Overview
10:30 am – 11:00 amIce Breaker
11:00 am – 12:00 pmActivity and Lesson
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmChoir Rehearsal
1:00 pm – 2:00 pmLunch
2:00 pmBoard Buses to Bowlero
2:30 pm – 4:00 pmBowlero Arcade and Bowling
4:30 pmYouth Returned to Harvest Life Church

TIMEACTIVITY
9:50 amDoors Open
10:00 am – 10:30 amWelcome and Overview
10:30 am – 11:00 amIce Breaker
11:00 am – 12:00 pmActivity and Lesson
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmLunch
1:00 pmBoard Buses to Funland
2:00 pm – 3:30 pmFunland
4:30 pmAll Youth Returned to Harvest Life Church

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

*Youth Convention Itinerary Subject to Change.

YOUTH CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Churches United Kidz (Age 3 – 5th Grade)

TIMEACTIVITY
8:50 amDoors Open
9:00 am – 9:45 amWelcome, Overview and Introductions
9:45 am – 10:00 amBathroom Break
10:00 am – 10:45 amBible Lesson, Praise and Worship Activity
11:00 am – 11:45 amHandwashing / Lunch
12:00 pm – 1:45 pmPlaytime
1:45 pm – 2:00 pmDismissal

TIMEACTIVITY
8:50 amDoors Open
9:00 am – 9:20 amWelcome, Overview and Introductions
9:20 am – 9:35 amBathroom Break
9:35 am – 9:55 amBoard Buses to Beehive Indoor Playground
10:00 am – 12:00 pmBeehive Indoor Playground
(Lunch will be held at Beehive)
12:30 pm – 1:00 pmHandwashing
1:00 pm – 1:45 pmMovie
1:45 pm – 2:00 pmDismissal

*Youth Convention Itinerary Subject to Change.

ORDINATION AND CONSECRATION CEREMONY INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES

We experienced a powerful time in the presence of God during our Ordination and Consecration Ceremony in 2022.  We look forward to the next spiritual promotion of our Deacons, Ministers, Evangelists and Elders during our Elevation Service in 2023.