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.
Save the date 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
- SATURDAY, JULY 29th
- YOUTH CHOIR INFORMATION
Attire for Monday, July 24th is casual/business.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 pm | Doors Open | ||
| 6:00 pm | Pastors and Spouses VIP Reception | Hosts: Presiding Bishop, Bishop Lyle Dukes and Executive Director, Pastor Deborah Dukes | Sanctuary |
Attire for Tuesday, July 25th is casual/business.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 pm | Doors Open | ||
| 7:00 pm | Convention Kick-Off Service | Presiding Bishop’s Keynote Address | Speaker: Presiding Bishop, Bishop Lyle Dukes | Sanctuary |
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 | ||
| 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 |
| 6:30 pm | Doors Open | ||
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Evening Service | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
Attire for Thursday, July 27th is casual/business for morning sessions and church attire for evening sessions.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Doors Open | ||
| 10:00 am – 10:50 am | General Session 1: TBD | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 11:00 am – 11:40 am | General Session 2: TBD | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 11:50 – 12:30 pm | Panel Discussion: Topic TBD | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Women’s Empowerment with Pastor Deborah Dukes (Sanctuary) | Men’s Empowerment with Bishop Lyle Dukes (The Meeting Room) | ||
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Pastors Interest Meeting for Churches United | The Meeting Room | |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Evening Service | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
Attire is casual/business for morning sessions and church attire for evening sessions. Churches United Leaders participating in the Elevation Ceremonies should wear the designated Ceremonial Attire today.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 am | Doors Open Marketplace Open /Food Sales | ||
| 8:00 am – 9:30 am | Ecclesiastical Impartation and Walkthrough | Speaker: Bishop Lyle Dukes | Sanctuary |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Ordination Service for Deacons, Ministers, Evangelists and Elders | Speaker: TBD | Sanctuary |
| 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Celebration Banquet for Presiding Bishop and Executive Director | Location: TBD |
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am | Trip to the National Museum of African-American History and Culture |
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
- Thursday, July 27th at 10 am (during the Youth Convention)
*Convention Itinerary Subject to Change.
YOUTH
The Churches United Youth Ministry has it going on! We are a vibrant, exciting, Christ-centered ministry for youth age 3 through 12th grade and we love to bring a fresh, innovative flavor to our lessons and activities! We are raising up the youth of Churches United to be strong Christian leaders.
ORDINATION AND CONSECRATION CEREMONY INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
We experienced a powerful time in the presence of God during our Ordination and Consecration Ceremony 2022. We look forward to the next spiritual promotion of our Deacons, Ministers, Evangelists and Elders during our Elevation Service in 2023.
Details concerning the Ordination, Examination and rehearsals, etc. will be forthcoming.