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)
- MONDAY, JULY 24th
- TUESDAY, JULY 25th
- WEDNESDAY, JULY 26th
- THURSDAY, JULY 27th
- FRIDAY, JULY 28th
- YOUTH CHOIR INFORMATION
- MARKETPLACE INFORMATION
Attire for Monday, July 24th is casual/business.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 pm | Vendor Setup |
Attire for Tuesday, July 25th 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 | ||
| 6:00 pm | Doors Open | ||
| 6:00 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 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.
| 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 | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 11:50 am – 12:25 pm | General Session 3: Ignite | Speaker: Bishop Lyle Dukes | 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 Chair Massage Stations Bishop Dukes’ Book Signing | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Churches United Choir Rehearsal | ||
| 6:30 pm – 6:50 pm | Marketplace Open | ||
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Evening Service | Speaker: Bishop Carolyn Showell | Sanctuary |
| 9:00 pm | Young Adult Fellowship | TBD | |
| 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Dinner Menu |
Attire for Thursday, July 27th is casual for the picnic and church attire for evening service.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Churches United Picnic | TBD | |
| 6:30 pm – 6:50 pm | Marketplace Open | ||
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Evening Service | Speaker: Bishop Timothy Clarke | Sanctuary |
| 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Marketplace 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.
| 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 | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 11:50 am – 12:25 pm | General Session 3 | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Marketplace Open – Lunch Menu | ||
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Ecclesiastical Impartation and Walkthrough | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 am | Marketplace Open – Lunch Menu | ||
| 5:30 pm – 5:50 pm | Marketplace Open | ||
| 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Ordination Service for Deacons, Ministers, Evangelists and Elders | Speaker: Bishop Joseph Walker III | Sanctuary |
| 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Pastors and Spouses Reception / Churches United Interest Meeting | The Life Center | |
| 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Marketplace 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)
| 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 to Bowlero |
| 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Bowlero Arcade and Bowling |
| 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 Funland |
| 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Funland |
| 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 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)
| 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 Beehive Indoor Playground |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Beehive Indoor Playground (Lunch will be held at Beehive) |
| 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.
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.