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.
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CONVENTION SCHEDULE (CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES)
- MONDAY, JULY 24th
- TUESDAY, JULY 25th
- WEDNESDAY, JULY 26th
- THURSDAY, JULY 27th
- FRIDAY, JULY 28th
- YOUTH CHOIR INFORMATION
- ADULT 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 for the Pastors and Spouses VIP Reception – church attire for the evening service.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 pm | Doors Open | ||
| 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Pastors and Spouses VIP Reception | The Meeting Room | |
| 6:00 pm | Doors Open | ||
| 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm | Marketplace Open | Foyer | |
| 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:
| Foyer |
Attire for Wednesday, July 26th is casual/business for morning sessions and church attire for the evening service.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Doors Open | ||
| 9:00 am – 9:25 am | Ministry Volunteer Meet and Greet and Continental Breakfast | Pastor Rod Obee | Foyer |
| 9:30 am – 11:00 am | Marketplace Open – Breakfast Menu | Foyer | |
| 10:00 am – 10:50 am | General Session 1 – On Fire Worship: God Will Meet You | Speaker: Pastor Charliece Capers | Sanctuary |
| 11:00 am – 11:40 am | General Session 2 – On Fire Faith: God Will Stretch You | Speaker: Pastor Damon Dukes | Sanctuary |
| 11:50 am – 12:25 pm | General Session 3 – Ignite | Speaker: Churches United Presiding Bishop, Bishop Lyle Dukes | Sanctuary |
| 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Lunch Menu
Foyer Activities:
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| 1:00 pm – 2:20 pm | Midday Service | Speaker: Bishop Jonah Bedan | Sanctuary |
| 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Lunch Menu
Foyer Activities:
| Foyer | |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Churches United Choir Rehearsal | Sanctuary | |
| 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm | Marketplace Open | Foyer | |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | “Ignite the Fire” Evening Service | Speaker: Bishop Carolyn Showell Masterclass: Maurice Jones – Focused Fire: Living Successful Intentionally | Sanctuary |
| 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm | Young Adult Fellowship at Round 1 | Round 1 | |
| 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Dinner Menu
Foyer Activities:
| Foyer |
Attire for Thursday, July 27th is casual/business for morning sessions and church attire for the evening service.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Marketplace Open – Breakfast Menu | Foyer | |
| 10:00 am – 10:50 am | General Session 1: On Fire Prayer: God Will Hear You | Speaker: Co-Pastor Nadine Henry | Sanctuary |
| 11:00 am – 11:40 am | General Session 2: On Fire Reach: God Will Send You | Speaker: Pastor Rod Obee | Sanctuary |
| 11:50 am – 12:25 pm | General Session 3: On Fire Life: God Will Use You | Speaker: Pastor Lorene Poindexter | Sanctuary |
| 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Lunch Menu Foyer Activities
| Foyer | |
| 1:00 pm – 2:20 pm | Midday Service | Speaker: Churches United Executive Director, Pastor Deborah Dukes | Sanctuary |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Pastors and Spouses Round Table Discussion | Facilitators: Bishop Lyle Dukes and Pastor Deborah Dukes | Room 104 |
| 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm | Markeplace Open | Foyer | |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | “Impact” Evening Service | Speaker: Bishop Timothy Clarke | Sanctuary |
| 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Dinner Menu
Foyer Activities
| Foyer | |
| 9:10 pm – 10:30 pm | “Quantum Leap” Movie | Sanctuary |
Attire is casual/business for morning sessions and church attire for the evening service. Churches United Leaders participating in the Ordination Service should wear the designated Ceremonial Attire.
| TIME | SESSION | SPEAKER / ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Doors Open | ||
| 9:30 am – 11:00 am | Marketplace Open – Breakfast Menu | Foyer | |
| 11:00 am – 11:50 am | Next Level Fire Panel Discussion | Sanctuary | |
| 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Lunch Menu Foyer Activities
| Foyer | |
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Midday Service | Speaker: Bishop Reginald Smith | Sanctuary |
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Elevation Service Walkthrough (Ordination and Consecration) | Sanctuary | |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Churches United Choir Rehearsal | Sanctuary | |
| 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm | “Elevation” Evening Service – Ordination of Deacons, Ministers, Evangelists and Elders | Speaker: Bishop Joseph Walker III | Sanctuary |
| 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm | Marketplace Open – Dinner Menu Foyer Activities
| Foyer |
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
ATTIRE
- Boys: White dress shirt, black tie (optional), black pants, black shoes
- Girls: White blouse, black skirt, black shoes
REHEARSAL
- Wednesday, July 26th from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
- Thursday, July 27th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
The Churches United Choir will be singing during the convention and we’re inviting all those who would like to sing with the choir on Wednesday, July 26th at 7 pm and Friday, July 28th at 7 pm to join us!
Please see the information below to help you prepare for singing with the Churches United Choir.
| Date and Time | Song | Attire |
| Wednesday, July 26th at 7:00 pm | I Know What Prayer Can Do
(Lyrics) |
Men and Women: Church Attire |
| Friday, July 28th at 7:00 pm | My Soul Says Yes
(Lyrics) |
Deacons, Ministers, and Elders: Ceremonial Attire
All Other Choir Members:
|
REHEARSAL
The Churches United Choir will rehearse the following dates and times during the Convention.
- Wednesday, July 26th from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Friday, July 28th from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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, Garden Salad
10:00 pm – Closing Dinner Menu • Entrees: Ribs, Baked Chicken • Sides: Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Rolls • Desserts: Cheesecake, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cake, Summertime Cake, Apple Cake, Butter Crème Cake, Cheesecake, Banana Pudding, Ice Cream
*Convention Itinerary Subject to Change.
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YOUTH CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Middle and High School Youth (Grades 6-12)
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Doors Open |
| 10:00 am – 10:50 am | Welcome, Overview and Activities |
| 11:00 am – 11:50 am | Activity and Lesson |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Youth Choir Rehearsal |
| 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | Lunch |
| 2:00 pm | Board Buses to Bowlero |
| 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Bowlero Arcade and Bowling |
| 4:00 pm | Youth Depart Bowlero Arcade and Bowling |
| 4:30 pm | Arrive at Harvest Life Church |
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Doors Open |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Welcome, Overview and Activities |
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Youth Choir Rehearsal |
| 11:45 am – 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | “Stay Lit” Challenge and Games |
| 3:00 pm | Dismissal |
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Doors Open |
| 10:30 am | Youth Check-In and Board Buses to Dave & Busters |
| 11:30 am | Arrive to Dave & Busters |
| 11:30 am – 12:55pm | Dave & Busters |
| 1:00 pm | Board Buses at Dave & Busters |
| 1:10 pm | Depart Dave & Busters |
| 1:30 pm | Arrive at Harvest Life |
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
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 |
|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Doors Open |
| 10:00 am – 10:45 am | Welcome, Overview and Activities |
| 10:45 am – 10:55 am | Praise and Worship Activity |
| 11:10 am – 11:15 am | Snack Time |
| 11:15 am – 11:45 am | Bible Lesson – “The Spark” |
| 11:45 am – 12:15 pm | Lunch |
| 12:15 pm- 12:45 pm | Bible Skit |
| 12:45 am – 1:45 pm | Playtime |
| 1:55 pm – 2:15 pm | Bible Story Time |
| 12:15 pm – 2:30 pm | Dismissal |
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Doors Open |
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Welcome, Review and Bible Lesson |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm | Parachute Play Activity |
| 12:35 pm – 12:50 pm | Snack Time |
| 12:50 pm – 2:00 pm | Movie Time |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Bible Lesson and Activity |
| 2:30 pm | Dismissal |
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Doors Open |
| 9:30 am | Board Buses / Depart for BeeHive Indoor Playground |
| 10:25 am – 12:25 pm | Arrive at BeeHive Indoor Playground |
| 12:25 pm – 12:30 pm | Board Buses to Beehive Indoor Playground |
| 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Return to Harvest Life Church / Group Activity |
| 1:30 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.