Session Links Schedule

The Daily 2025 Annual Event Schedule

Wednesday:

• Opening Worship – Rev. Dr. Peggy Jean Craig, Preacher
• Plenary 1 – Jeff Chu, Speaker

Thursday:

• APCE Corporation Meeting
• Worship – Rev. Dr. Courtney Pace, Preacher
• Plenary 2 – Rev. Dr. Almeda M. Wright, Speaker
• Workshops:
  • 100. Jesus’ “I AM” Statements in the Gospel of John
  • 101. How to Create a Multi-sensory Space on a Budget
  • 102. Unboxing the Church: Becoming Courageous Congregations
  • 103. Advanced Care Planning: Not For the Faint of Heart
  • 104. Reclaiming Confirmation: Stirring the Souls of Youth
  • 300. Jesus’ “I AM” Statements in the Gospel of John
  • 301. Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study: Finding Resilience, Joy and Our Identity in Jesus Christ
  • 302. All Are Beloved, All Belong: Creating LGBTQIA+ Affirming Ministries
  • 303. Wonder of Worship: Listening to a Diversity of Voices about Intergenerational Worship
  • 304. Children’s Ministry that Forms Faith: Abandoning the Entertainment Model

Friday:

• Worship – Rev. Royal Todd, Preacher
• Morning Workshops:
  • 400. Jesus’ “I AM” Statements in the Gospel of John
  • 401. New Members…An Intergenerational Approach
  • 402. Reading the Bible Queerly: Beyond the Basics!
  • 403. Pop Culture Faith: Teaching the Gospel through TV and Film
  • 404. Lament WITH Children and Youth: Practices, Rhythms, Rituals that Empower Faith Communities to Address Loss and Injustice
• Plenary  3 – Jeff Chu, Speaker
• Afternoon Workshops:
  • 501. The Sunday School Struggle: What’s Flourishing, What’s Fading, and What’s in the Future?
  • 502. Nurturing the Mental Health of Youth
  • 503. A.I, Faith, & You: Understanding and Using A.I. as a Tool in Ministry
  • 504. What’s Stirring in the Soul of APCE?
  • 505. Family Worship: A Recipe for Sunday Morning
• Awards Dinner

Saturday:

• Plenary 4 – Rev. Dr. Almeda M. Wright, Speaker
• Closing Worship – Rev. Dr. Lillian Lammers. Preacher